#143

French Bisque Bebe E.J.A. by Jumeau
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$15,500
sold
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Description

25" (63 cm). Pressed bisque socket head with very full and elongated modeling of cheeks and chin, almond shaped brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts,painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, very plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: EJA 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his first signature bebe model, definitely made for the deluxe market; the bebe was made in two sizes only,10 and 12,and only for one or two years, circa 1880. Value Points: one of the rarest Jumeau models, this example having a very beautiful expression with finest creamy bisque, delicate painting and complexion, original body and body finish, lovely antique rose silk and lace dress, lace bonnet,leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau".