$14,000
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Description
19" (49 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,very
large brown glass paperweight inset eyes with
spiral threading,dark eyeliner encircles the eye
cut,dark painted lashes,brush-stroked and multi-
feathered brows,mauve blushed eye shadow,accented
eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with
accented lips,separated modeled pierced
ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French
composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed
body with straight wrists. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: 8 E.J. (head) Jumeau Medaille
d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa
1882,the earliest period of his signature EJ
bebe. Value Points: the gorgeous bebe with full
modeling of cheeks,finest bisque and painting,has
original wig,signed early body,wearing green
cashmere frock that may be original,velvet plush
bonnet,undergarments,shoes and socks.