Description

VERY BEAUTIFUL BLUE-EYED JUMEAU BEBE WITH TRUNK & TREASURES. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau. 16”. Bisque socket head, blue paperweight eyes, painted lashes, eyeliner, feathered and brushstroked brows, pierced ears with original blue earrings, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, upper teeth, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, stamped Jumeau wood and composition body, antique pink cotton frock with embroidery trim, maroon silk sash and fancy bonnet, Bebe pin, gilt-framed watch marked “Paris”, original dark leather shoes incised with bee symbol and Paris Depose, woven mesh purse, lithographed wooden trunk with lift-out tray and covered compartments, original papered interior; includes clothing and accessories as shown. Commentary: Very beautiful example with sweet expression, finest quality bisque and decoration, excellent original body, signed shoes, great trunk and contents.