#71

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Juillien with Signed Original Shoes
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27" (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and fringed brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, slightly-parted lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Juillien 11. Comments: Armand Jules Juillien, his Bebe l'Universel was commissioned by the Parisian Printemps department store, circa 1895. Value Points: rare to find bebe with rich decoration of blushing and dramatic eyes, original body and body finish, original shoes signed J. Jne.