#296

French Bisque Brown-Complexioned Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with umber-brown complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted dark lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, French brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: beautiful flawless complexion with luminous finish, original wig, body, body finish, and original silk dress, undergarments, Jumeau socks, and leather shoes signed Paris Depose with bee symbol and "2". Private Collection of Marisol Valverde.