#48

Petite French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Dramatic Large Eyes 3200/3700
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$4,800
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely rose twill and ivory silk dress, matching bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 2 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: desirable petite size with compelling dramatic large eyes with enhancing eye decoration.