#24

Brown-Eyed French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau
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$7,250
sold
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15" (38 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 6 J (and artist check marks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful model in diminutive size with entrancing large brown eyes, creamy bisque, original wig with maroon ribbon, maroon earrings, early silk costume with matching bonnet, leather boots with rosettes incised L.I.