#120

Early Portrait Bebe by Jumeau
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$7,200
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Description

15" (38 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, blue/grey glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with richly shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambs wool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose- ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique blue dress with lace edging, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: wonderful early bebe with large luminous eyes, delicate blushing, original wig, original body with fine original finish.