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French Bisque Amber-Eyed Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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$2,500
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$2,800 / $3,200
Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, finish worn on arms. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 7. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: especially beautiful amber colored eyes, lovely bisque and antique wig with soft curls.