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Lot Number:
9
Dramatic blue glass paperweight inset eyes with
spiral threading are featured on the pressed
bisque socket head Bebe, with dark painted lashes
and eyeliner, brushstroked and feathered brows,
accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth
with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde
mohair wig over cork pate, original composition
and wooden fully jointed body with straight
wrists. The doll wears antique white cotton dress
with exquisite detail of embroidery and trim,
undergarments, rose knit socks, leather shoes
signed "Paris Depose 3", lace cap. Signed "Depose
E. 3 J." on head, with artist's checkmarks, and
"Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris" on body. Emile
Jumeau, circa 1885. 11" (28 cm).
Realized Price:
$5,000
Presale Estimate:
4000/5500