#97

French Bisque Bebe E.J., Size 12
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$8,250
sold
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Description
25" (63 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted dark lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi- feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, separately applied pierced ears, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball- jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 12 J. (incised, and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful large E.J. bebe with finest creamy bisque, deep blue eyes with rich eye decoration, delicate blushing, original wig, body, body finish, antique costume includes white mohair plush coat, ruffled bonnet, white leather boots, blue earrings.