#418

Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe E.J. by Jumeau
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$7,750
sold
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20" (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the socket, dark lushly painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, widely brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined shaded lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E9J (head) Jumeau Medaille d Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: exceptionally pretty bebe with loveliest bisque and complexion, compelling large eyes, original body and body finish, beautiful wig and antique peach silk dress, undergarments, knit stockings, leather shoes signed "Depose Jumeau".