#193

Portrait Bebe by Jumeau with Rare Markings
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$10,000
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22" (56 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, richly painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi- feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled and applied ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose- ball-jointed body with straight wrists, plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks 10 X (incised, head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882,the "x" model of the portrait bebe is very rarely found. Value Points: very rare portrait model, whose rarity is rivaled by her exceptional beauty, deep sculpting with eyes and nose very suggestive of Triste model, original signed body and body finish, and extraordinary original rose sateen costume with delicate floral pattern, matching cape with lace trim, large straw bonnet, undergarments, leather boots.