Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe Jumeau in Size 1

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Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe Jumeau in Size 1

Lot Number: 
15
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, richly-painted long lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, wig pulls at forehead crown rim. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: rare size 1 with beautiful face dramatized by large brown eyes, original wig, original earrings, original body with superb original finish, included is vintage silk costume.
Realized Price: 
$4,750
Presale Estimate: 
2800/3200