#110

Portrait Bebe by Jumeau
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$6,750
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Description

21" (53 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, mauve blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate with original kidskin cap, French composition and wooden six-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, upper arms not original. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: very lovely delicately featured bebe with pale bisque, subtle mauve blush on cheeks, eyelids, and chin, original body finish, lovely antique ivory silk costume with aqua silk trim, lace bonnet with aqua ribbons, undergarments, shoes, stockings.