#289

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Lovely Costume
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$2,600
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Description

24" (61 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush stroked and multi- feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: 11. Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ transitional era, circa 1898. Value Points: beautiful girl with fine quality of bisque, very lovely costume of antique fabrics, antique leather shoes signed "11".