#236

Bisque Portrait Bebe by Jumeau
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$4,000
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Description
15" (38 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, brown glass enamel inset eyes with paperweight effect, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: the early model bebe has gorgeous pale bisque with delicate rose blushing on cheeks and eye shadow, original body and body finish.