Early Antique Black Emile Jumeau Doll ~1880 Exceedingly Rare Cafe Au Lait, 21”

Description: Offering a once in a lifetime rare 21" French Emile Jumeau Bebe Doll, circa 1880. Near MINT state of preservation, free of damage, no hairlines, cracks or repairs, early number 9 mark on her bisque head. Gorgeous Cafe Au Lait complexion, glowing patina, large dramatic hazel glass paperweight inset eyes sparkling in the light, exquisite facial painting precision, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brush-stroked brows, open mouth with coral shaded lips, 6 desirable square cut porcelain teeth, pierced ears with original gold loop earrings, long antique human hair braided wig with silk ties over cork pate. Standing 21" on her beautifully preserved original French composition and wooden fully- jointed body retaining original shiny finish matching head, minor flaking on fingers. Bebe Jumeau is a rare treasure to behold, breathtakingly beautiful, sweet and demure. Dressed in her French wardrobe consisting of an antique cream chemise with lace and peachy pink floral accents, tea stained slip, pantaloons, original stamped French shoes, woven chapeau adorned with millinery flowers and silk ribbon. Modeling Tiara not included in sale. Value points: Fine state of preservation, evenly toned flawlessly smooth complexion enhanced with dramatic hazel eyes, highly sought after larger model in Cafe Au Lait skin tone, original body and body finish, perfectly matching head coloring, lovely presentation wardrobe, strikingly beautiful face. From a private collection of rare black dolls. Don't miss this seldom to market exceedingly rare Jumeau. ***Layaway Available. ***Shipping is high due to the full value insurance, double boxed and 2 day air FedEx. Thank you.

Price: 16000 USD

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

End Time: 2024-12-16T19:14:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 250 USD