#276

Early Period French Bisque Bebe EJ by Jumeau
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22" (56 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye-liner, painted short lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, rose blushed eye shadow, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately sculpted pierced ears, early Jumeau composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, maroon stockings, black leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880, the earliest version of Jumeau's signature bebe. Value Points: beautiful long-faced modeling with very full cheeks and chin, lovely blushing and finely painted facial features, original body and body finish, fine antique costume.