#18

Brown-Eyed French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 2
Live Auction

Ended
$3,250
sold
Hero Image
Click image to enlarge
Description
The doll has poured bisque socket head, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original composition and wooden fully jointed body. The doll wears antique French cotton bebe dress with printed floral designs, cotton lace trim, undergarments, straw bonnet with lace underbrim and cluster of tiny berries, rose knit stockings and matching Jumeau rose shoes. Marked "Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 2" and artist's checkmarks on head, and "Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris" on body. Emile Jumeau, circa 1892. 11" (28 cm.)