#5

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 14
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$4,250
sold
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Description
30" (76 cm). Bisque socket head with spiral spring neck attachment, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows with decorative glaze, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with white space between the shaded and accented lips, separately modelled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. CONDITION: Generally excellent, original body finish. MARKS: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 14 (and artist's check marks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). COMMENTS: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. VALUE POINTS: Beautiful large size 14 bebe has well- defined features, original body and body finish, lovely antique lace costume with undergarments, shoes, socks, bonnet.