#198

French Bisque Premiere Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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$4,400
sold
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Description
11" (28 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball- jointed body with straight wrists, costume included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value points: beautiful petite bebe has appealing shy expression, flawless bisque, original body and body finish.