#277

French Bisque Early Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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$4,200
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, very wide brown glass inset eyes known as "wrap-around", thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, little nose rub, hidden chips at bottom of neck socket, original body and body finish. Marks: (illegible number)/0 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: rare earliest period Jumeau bebe with dramatic eyes.