#302

Petite French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau, Size 3
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$4,800
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$3,200 / $3,800
Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing antique muslin chemise, original Jumeau socks, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 3 J (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very dear size with entrancing expression, beautiful eyes and painting, original body and body finish.