#35

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 8
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$3,800
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Description
18" (46 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, thick brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: 8 (and artist checkmarks, on head). COMMENTS: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. VALUE POINTS: Very beautiful painting of eyes and lips enhance the fine creamy bisque, original body and body finish, lavender silk dress with lace trim, matching bonnet, original Jumeau shoes signed "8 Paris Depose" with bee symbol.