#104

Beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Pierre-Francois Jumeau
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18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, brushstroked brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, blushed accented lips, pierced ears, light brunette mohair wig, cork pate, kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips, knees, and elbows, beautiful coral silk gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875, the exquisite portrait like face evolved into the early portrait model of bebe. Value Points: very beautiful face with finest bisque, original wig, original sturdy body. Private collection Linda Kellermann.