#203

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 8
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$3,400
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, lushly painted lashes, widely arched brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, original composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique costume with soutache trimmed apron. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau SGDG 8. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: fine lustrous bisque enhanced by dramatic large blue eyes.