#99

Petite French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau
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$4,400
sold
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Description
14" (35 cm). Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, widely feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, original composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed in antique dress and undergarments, flannel coat and cap, leather shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent, tiny rub on left cheek. Marks: Depose E. 5 J. (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: very appealing size with gentle features, gorgeous eyes, original body and body finish, antique costume.