#98

French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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$10,750
sold
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Description
18" (46 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, delicately feathered brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, original composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, body finish a bit worn, some fingers repaired. Marks: 2 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: beautiful early model with very delicate complexion enhanced by rose blushing on eyelids, cheeks, chin, ears.