#379

Brown-Eyed Bisque Bebe by Jumeau in Original Chemise
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$4,700
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20" (51 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, dark painted lashes, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately modeled and pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: very beautiful brown-eyed bebe has choice bisque, original wig, body, body finish, original Jumeau red-flowered chemise dress, undergarments, black leather shoes.