Lot No. 094

Lot 94.

Boxed Jumeau “Tete Bebe” c1885 bisque 22″ (58cm), incised 10 on neck. Open mouth with upper row of teeth, mouth has rose peak accents and inner shading, and shaded nostrils. Pierced ears with blue earrings. Starburst blue paperweight glass eyes, black eyeliner and lashes, long brown gloss brows with upper feathering. Very soft cheek blush, spiral neckspring, old cork pate and dark brown replaced human hair wig. French jointed wood composition body has repainted hands. Antique couture pink silk dress with lace trim, some lower thinning. Antique whitewear undergarments, cream socks, and brown leather Antique shoes.
Original wood box with label ‘Bebe Jumeau/Medailles D’Or/Sydney/Melbourne, has taped edges, and a replaced lid.

$2,000 – $2,500