#39

Beautiful French Bisque Poupee Attributed to Jumeau
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$2,300
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker outer rims,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid gusset-jointed body,wearing lovely antique costume comprising blue silk skirt,black velvet fitted jacket,black velvet bonnet,undergarments,leather ankle boots,earrings. Condition: generally excellent,body somewhat worn and quill pen lettering of unknown significance on the torso. Marks: 2. Comments: Jumeau,circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful eyes enhanced by dramatic eye decoration.