#112

Fine French Bisque Bebe Jumeau EJ, First Period, Size 9 with Superb Costume
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24" (61 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined shaded lips, separately modeled pierced ears, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the first model of his signature bebe EJ, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful large bebe with superb sculpting and bisque, original body in near mint condition, included is fine antique costume comprising leather shoes stamped E. Jumeau, original Jumeau chemise and bebe stays, undergarments,  maroon and bronze green silk dress, fur stole, and fine straw bonnet with maroon silk lining.