#120

French Bisque Portrait Poupee by Pierre-Francois Jumeau in Rare Grand Size
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$4,750
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29" (74 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, arched brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, separately-applied pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers and toes, wearing fine antique magenta silk gown with beaded trim, lace cuffs, undergarments, stockings, black kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful face with finest bisque, delicate complexion with most subtle blushing, very sturdy original body.