#196

French Bisque Bebe by Jumeau
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$4,400
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Description
22" (56 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes based on Jumeau patent of 1896, lushly painted lashes and brows with feathered highlights, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 9. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1896. Value Points: beautiful bebe with rare counterweight eye mechanism is in perfectly preserved original condition, having original mohair wig and cork pate, Jumeau body with original finish, rose silk satin dress with exquisite lace collar, lavish matching bonnet, rose silk parasol with wooden handle, beautifully detailed original undergarments, net rose stockings, and leather shoes.