#247

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Original Costume
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$6,000
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Description
24" (61 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body) Aug. Deudon, Grand Bazar Central, Douai (paper label or torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: the bebe wears its original green woolen dress with fine lace collar, matching bonnet, matching green socks, leather shoes, undergarment, beautiful matching silk parasol, and original boutique label.