#171

French Bisque Bebe EJ by Jumeau, Size 9
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$7,700
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19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi- feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the 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: E.8 J. (and artist check marks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body stamp). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with finest quality bisque and dramatic large brown eyes, original body and body finish, wig, pate, antique aqua silk dress, undergarments, lace bonnet with aqua ribbons, black leather shoes signed E.J., Jumeau socks.