#263

French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Jumeau
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$5,250
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18" (46 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, almond shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered arched brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body, rose silk dress with lace collar. Condition: bisque and body both near mint, albeit this head typically appeared as poupee model on kid fashion body, and appears one size small for this body. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1878,the early portrait head was a transitional model, appearing as a deluxe poupee and as the model for the early Jumeau portrait bebe. Value Points: gorgeous facial model is enhanced by finest quality bisque and artistic painting, early Jumeau body in near mint condition.