#175

French All-Original Bisque Poupee by Jumeau with Superb Costume
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$3,500
sold
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21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,shaded and accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid gusset- jointed poupee body with shapely waist,accentuated derriere,stitch and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 (and artist check marked on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau,circa 1878. Value Points: exceptional beauty of the large poupee with loveliest bisque,very sturdy and fresh body,and wearing ivory silk faille costume with overskirt and demi-train,tulle trim,undergarments,shoes.