#240

French Bisque Portrait Poupee by Pierre-Francois Jumeau in Exquisite Original Gown
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$5,000
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Description
22" (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes in narrow almond shape, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, muslin stitch-jointed lady body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1870, the doll has her original store body as presented in the American market. Value Points: gorgeous face with exquisite delicately-painted features, and lovely antique costume and boots.