#95

French Bisque Poupee Attributed to Jumeau with Original Costume
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$1,100
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11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,brilliant blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,short feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,original firmly-stuffed muslin poupee body,kid arms. Condition: one-piece reglue of left shoulder plate (under costume),otherwise excellent. Marks: 2/0. Comments: attributed to Jumeau,circa 1880. Value Points: all-original petite poupee with gorgeous eyes,wearing original factory costume of magenta silk with blue cashmere woolen skirt,lace apron and trim,matching coiffe,turquoise earrings,and tiny turquoise kid shoes incised M.G. in oval.