#144

French Bisque Bebe Moderne by Emile Jumeau
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$3,900
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Description
15" (38 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, lushly painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with shaded and outlined lips, row of six teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: D 6 (and artist checkmarks, head). COMMENTS: Emile Jumeau, circa 1895. VALUE POINTS: Original unplayed-with condition with choice bisque and painting, superb wig, original earrings, muslin chemise, antique leather shoes, original box labelled "Bebe Moderne".