#249

Beautiful Large French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau
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$7,250
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Description
27" (68 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, incised eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, dimpled chin, separately sculpted and pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition; generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 13 J. (and artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: rare large size Bebe E.J. with exquisite modeling, bisque, complexion, original body and body finish, superb antique dress.