#106

French Bisque Paris Bebe by Jumeau with Rare Brown Complexion
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$5,600
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13" (33 cm). Light brown-complexioned bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, black painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils of pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with accented lips, very dark brown mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique red cotton calico dress, blouse, undergarments, black leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete Depose Paris Bebe 4 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his Paris Bebe deposed model of 1892. Value Points: the rare little doll with character-expression face has beautiful light brown complexion, original body and body finish, fine antique costume and is contained in her original Jumeau box with trademark Phoenix symbol.