#479

Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe by Emile Jumeaum Size 3
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, light amber glass paperweight inset eyes with unusual dark eye iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin and philtrum, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, original antique chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: most appealing petite size, rare eye color, original body and body finish, original chemise.