#130

French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau, Size 8
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19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, thick brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 8 J. (and artist check marks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed model with very fine complexion and eye shadows, original earrings, original body and beautiful original body finish, lace and velvet dress and bonnet included.