#247

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 12, in Antique Costume
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26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips with slightly upturned lip corners, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing antique homespun suit, knit stockings, leather boots, straw hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 12 (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and complexion, beautifully painted features, original signed body with original finish.