#89

Early French Bisque Portrait Jumeau with Splendid Eyes 3500/4200
15 Watching
Live Auction

Onsite
$4,600
sold
Hero Image
Click image to enlarge
Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pale shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: early model bebe with choice pale complexion, splendid eyes, original body and body finish.