#105

Very Beautiful French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau
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$7,000
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Description
18" (46 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi- feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded and accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair over cork pate, original French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 8 J. Depose (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: exquisite modeling and quality of bisque and painting on the trademarked Bebe Jumeau, original body and body finish, antique costume and bonnet, signed Paris Depose shoes.