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Lot Number:
86
16" (40 cm) Pressed bisque socket head, wide
almond shaped grey enamel glass inset eyes with
prominent spiral threading, dark eyeliner
encircles the eyecut, painted lashes,
brushstroked and feathered brows, mauve blushed
eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils,
closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced
ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French
composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed
body with straight wrists. Condition: generally
excellent, knee balls have worn paint. Marks: 1.
Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1877, the earliest
period bebe has stunningly beautiful bisque and
painting, original body and body finish.
Realized Price:
$11,500
Presale Estimate:
6000/8000