#184

All-Original French Bisque Poupee by Jumeau in Petite Size
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$1,800
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head, with artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: in fine unplayed with condition, with original flowing waist-length hair, original very sturdy kid body, and with original gown of cream cashmere and lavender silk, with undergarments, and leather slippers.