$19,000
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Description
26" (66 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, deep
blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner
encircles the eye socket, painted lashes,
brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, mauve
blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded
nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between
the shaded and outlined lips, separately applied
pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate,
original composition and wooden eight-loose-ball
jointed body with plump limbs and straight
wrists, antique aqua silk French dress may be
original Jumeau frock, undergarments, shoes,
bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12
(head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body).
Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885, the wistful
faced model known as "Bebe Triste". Value Points:
exceptional quality of bisque and painting on the
early bebe with classic "long-faced" modeling and
deeply defined facial features such as philtrim
and dimpled chin, original body and body finish.