#10

French Bisque Bebe E.J., Size 2 with Trousseau
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$7,500
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Description
10" (25 cm). Pressed bisque socket head with delicate complexion, brilliant pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, eyeliner, painted lashes, thick stroke and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 2 J. (head, and artist checkmarks). Jumeau Medaille dÃOr Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: superb petite bebe with exceptional quality of bisque and captivating eyes, original signed body and body finish; included are three original costumes, two bonnets, undergarments, shoes and socks.