#194

Petite French Bisque Bebe E.J., Size 3, with Original Wig and Signed Shoes
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$4,800
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 3 J (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: especially beautiful bebe has original wig with Jumeau comb, Jumeau earrings, original body, (frail) original dress, socks, and Jumeau shoes signed "E.J. Depose 3".