#25

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Brilliant Blue Eyes and Original Signed Shoes
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$4,250
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Description

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye liner encircles the eye socket, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, crisp blue plaid dress with lace collar and trim, undergarments, bonnet, Jumeau stockings, black leather shoes signed Paris Depose 12 with bee symbol. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with dramatic blue eyes complemented by original dress, signed shoes, lovely bisque complexion.