#133

Gorgeous French Bisque Poupee by Pierre-Francois Jumeau with All-Wooden Body
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$3,750
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18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral threaded eyes with dark blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with long braids over cork pate, French wooden poupee body with shapely torso, fully-articulated limbs with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel jointing at wrists, deluxe pivot articulation at upper arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, hairline at low back shoulderplate by sew hole. Marks: 4. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful clarity of complexion and eyes, gentle expression, superb wooden articulated body, and wearing lovely original costume, undergarments, heeled shoes marked C.C.