#387

Rare French Bisque C/EJ Bebe by Jumeau with Original Boutique Label
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$11,500
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18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips, pierced ears, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C (or 6) EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body) Maison Jean...(boutique label on torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, a rare model of his signature EJ bebe, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful child with pale bisque having subtle blush, original wig, pate, earrings, body, body finish, early Jumeau white wear dress, matching undergarments, knit stockings, cream kidskin shoes with silk rosettes impressed "Vandeput Bruxelles".