#144

French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau in Original Couturier Costume and Shoes
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$5,250
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$5,500 / $7,500
Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 7 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: wide-eyed bebe with fine bisque and painting is wearing original couturier dress from Ernestine Jumeau atelier, original undergarments, woven socks, burgundy kidskin shoes with gilt lettering "Bebe Jumeau", woven hat with tassel drops.