#235

Bebe E.J. Depose, Size 11,by Jumeau
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$2,300
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Description

22" (56 cm). Bisque socket head, prominent brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, plump limbs, antique dress, undergarments, rose silk bonnet, leather boots signed Au Louvre Paris, original Jumeau earrings, and rare brass coin necklace embossed with profile of man and lettering "Emperor Napoleon III". Condition: generally excellent, small restoration to bottom right eye rim,1/2" original firing line at crown rim. Marks: Depose E. 11 J. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful bebe with dramatic brown eyes, fine coloring, original body and body finish, unusual necklace.