#17

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 2, in Original Costume and Box
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$4,250
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The doll has poured bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, very long painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows with feathering, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original composition and wooden fully jointed body. The doll wears her original aqua silk twill dress with lace trim and matching wide-brimmed bonnet with silk ribbon rosette and lace ruffle, undergarments, aqua net stockings, aqua leather boots. The doll is presented in her original box labeled "Paris Bebe 2" on the outside and "Bebe Jumeau" with advertising on inside label. Marked "Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 2" and artist's checkmarks on head and "Bebe Jumeau Depose" on body. Emile Jumeau, circa 1892. 11" (28 cm).