#89

French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau, Size 9
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$8,000
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye cuts, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi- feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, early French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 9 J. (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful bebe with finest quality creamy bisque enhanced by mauve blush, plump cheeks, original body and body finish, early blue and cream French mariner dress and cap, undergarments, black net stockings, black leather shoes.