$850
S. F.B.J. Jumeau Bisque Doll in Original Box, impressed S.F.B.J. and red Tete Jumeau decal, with open mouth, weighted brown glass eyes with mohair upper lashes and painted lower lashes, pierced ears, dark brown hair wig, fully-jointed composition body (some repaint) with Bebe paper label, period white rayon dress and underwear, white lace socks and original brown kid shoes stamped Jumeau , ht. 14 1/2 in., (small chip left eyelid), in maker's box labeled Bebe Jumeau 5 , with company legend on inside lid, lg. 15 1/4 in., (lid split). Provenance: The childhood doll of Esther Graham Williams of Brookline, Massachusetts, niece of Esther Smith of Elm St., Brookline.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-08-23
