#198

Bebe E.J. by Jumeau, Size 3
Live Auction

$3,800
sold
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Description
11" (28 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 3 J. (head, and artist checkmarks). Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful petite size bebe with dramatic large eyes, original wig, pate, body and body finish.