#477

French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Entrancing Large Eyes
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17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist check marks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed bebe has choice bisque, original body and body finish, antique sailor cap with gilt lettering Jean Bart.