#51

Bisque Bebe Jumeau E.J. with Gold Lettered Shoes
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$6,250
sold
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19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, luminous brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, lushly painted dark lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, heart-shaped upper lip, shaded and accented lips, separately applied pierced ears with blushing, original 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, and artist check marks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884,the depose model of E.J. was made for one or two years only. Value Points: gorgeous face with luminous brown eyes,choicest bisque and painting, original wig, pate, body, body finish, Jumeau earrings, Jumeau muslin chemise, Jumeau socks and black leather shoes with gold lettering "E. Jumeau Med. D'Or 1878 Paris".