#115

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Lavish Costume
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$4,000
sold
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20" (51 cm). Bisque socket-head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (and artist checkmarks). Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed bebe has finest creamy bisque and painting, original body and body finish, aqua silk dress and bonnet, parasol, signed Jumeau shoes.