#194

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 9
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$3,500
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Description
20" (51 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyesocket, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. CONDITION: Generally excellent, hands repainted. MARKS: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (head, and artist checkmarks) Bebe Jumeau diplome d'Honneur (body label). COMMENTS: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. VALUE POINTS: Fine creamy bisque enhanced by rich brown eyes and rich lip coloring, original signed body, antique costume includes black fur coat and velvet bonnet with gold pin and feather