#480

Early Period French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, feathered brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, lovely antique lace dress. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: 1. Comments: Emile Jumeau, early period portrait bebe, circa 1878. Value Points: splendid painting of details around the eyes, softly blushed complexion.