#65

French Bisque Bebe, C EJ, by Jumeau
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$7,500
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Description
17" (43 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, mauve blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume includes bronze silk hooded capelet, fur muff with blue silk ribbons, silk dress, undergarments, leather shoes. CONDITION; Generally excellent. MARKS: C EJ. COMMENTS: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. VALUE POINTS: Rare model of EJ is enhanced by superb modelling, pale bisque with delicate blushing, large beautiful eyes with blushing, original body and body finish.