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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,mauve-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid gusset-jointed body with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau,circa 1875,from the golden years of Jumeau poupee production,this model considered the apogee of his classic works. Value Points: outstanding beauty with most subtle blushing of eye shadow,cheeks and chin,finest quality of bisque,sturdy original body,and wearing fine antique satin and lace gown,undergarments,shoes,brooch with pink cameo,kidskin purse originating as Viennese ballspenden with silk order-of-dance booklet inside,and lavish ivory satin and lace bonnet.