#227

Wonderful Petite French Bisque Bebe EJ, Size 1
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$12,000
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9" (23 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 1 J. (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: tiny size 1 bebe has beautiful expression, original wig, pate, body, body finish, muslin chemise, bebe corset, socks and white kidskin shoes.