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An All-Original Gorgeous French Bisque E.J. Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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$9,000
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18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, very deep luminous blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, arched brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 8 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885,the bebe is celebrating its 120th birthday. Value Points: superb quality of bisque, splendid eyes, original body and body finish, original Jumeau couturier dress designed by Ernestine Jumeau, matching bonnet, original undergarments, socks and leather shoes signed Depose Bebe Jumeau 8.