Closed Mouth Tete Jumeau Bisque Head Bebe

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Closed Mouth Tete Jumeau Bisque Head Bebe, Paris, c. 1880s, brown paperweight eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears (old breaks at forehead and side of head, careful repainting),red stamp DEPOSE TETE JUMEAU 9 marks, with red check marks, cork pate, old blonde mohair wig (split),fully articulated composition body with blue stamp BEBE JUMEAU Hors Concours 1880 Depose, white cotton undergarments, newer beige and pink silk dress with lace plastron and hat, pink cotton stockings, original brown leather shoes with soles impressed 9 BEBE JUMEAU DEPOSE, ht. 20 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

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