Lot No. 098

Lot 98.

Divine 1878 Emile Jumeau “Premiere Bebe”, 14” (36cm) Pale pressed bisque child. Incised ‘5’ on head. Closed rose pink mouth, peak accents on lips and shading, model white space. Blue glass inset paperweight eyes with angled upper lower lashes, painted eyeliner and rose blush eye shadow, superb feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, lovely soft blush, pierced ears. Blonde mohair wig with plaits over cork pate. French straight wrist composition ball jointed body with original “Jumeau Medaille d’ Or Paris” body stamp, has some old retouches to body. Divine shy expression on this rare first period Bebe from Emile Jumeau. Antique lovely pique hail spot whitewear dress, jacket has lace trim, undergarments, socks, and red leather vintage shoes ~ rare. $5,000 – $6,000