#121

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 2
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$4,600
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10" (25 cm). Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed in peach silk dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 2 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: appealing size 2 bebe with luminous brown eyes, original body and body finish, original size 2 shoes signed "E. Jumeau..."