#33

Brown-Eyed E.J. Bebe by Jumeau
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$8,200
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Description

18" (46 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, large brown glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, dark painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brush stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 8 J (and artist checkmarks on head). Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: very beautiful brown-eyed bebe with rich eye decoration, choice bisque and painting, original signed body and body finish, very fine antique dress bonnet, rosette leather shoes, rose knit stockings.