#64

Bisque Bebe, Size 1, by Jumeau in Original Chemise
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$9,500
sold
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Description

10" (25 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, long lushly painted lashes, widely brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully- jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: most endearing size 1 bebe has lovely bisque and painting, original Jumeau wig, pate, body, body finish, muslin chemise dress, Jumeau socks and black leather shoes sign "1 Bebe Jumeau Depose" and Jumeau earrings.