#95

French Bisque Poupee Attributed to Jumeau with Beautiful Original Gown and Fan
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$4,000
sold
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulde plate,small blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,original blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with shapely torso,gusset jointing at elbows,hips and knees,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1875,attributed to Jumeau. Value Points: very beautiful features,wonderful original wig and sturdy body,and wearing elaborate gold taffeta gown with forest green silk trim and elongated train,undergarments,and with fine antique wooden framed fan.