Lot Number:
8
The pressed bisque socket head bebe has superb
definition of sculpted features highlighted by
large dark blue eyes with spiral threading, dark
eyeliner, long painted lashes with unusual
emphasized lashes at outside corner of each eye,
brushstroked brows with feathered highlights,
accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth
with shaded and outlined lips, modelled space
between the teeth, heart-shaped upper lip,
pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate,
original composition and wooden fully jointed
body with straight wrists. The quality of bisque
and painting is exemplary. The doll wears her
original maroon silk dress with dropped waist and
attached balayeuse, pleated skirt, lace collar
and cuffs, sateen bonnet with silk flowers,
undergarments, maroon earrings, maroon socks,
leather shoes with star medallions. The original
Jumeau silk banner is stitched to the balayeuse
(see photo). Signed "Depose E.1 J." on head
and "Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris" on body. Emile
Jumeau, circa 1885. 9" (23 cm).
Realized Price:
$14,500
Presale Estimate:
6500/8000