#75

French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Jumeau
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$7,500
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18" (46 cm). Pressed bisque socket head with very delicate complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts,painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with enchanting sweet expression, choice bisque, original signed body with original finish, original wig, original red cotton and silk dress, red knit stockings, black leather shoes signed "C.C.", and straw bonnet with silk ribbons.