#473

French Bisque Poupee by Emile Jumeau with Lovely Summer Gown and Parasol
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$1,100
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12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with shapely torso and limbs. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flakes at pierced ear holes. . Marks: 3 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Med. d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: dear petite poupee with original signed body wearing antique white muslin gown with flocked medallions, fitted jacket, pagoda sleeves, undergarments, leather shoes, bonnet, and carrying bone-handled blue silk parasol.