#204

Petite French Bisque Poupee in Original Costume
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$1,600
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,grey glass enamel inset eyes,delicately painted lashes and brows,dark eyeliner,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,shapely kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips and elbows,separately-stitched fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0. Comments: attributed to Jumeau,circa 1867. Value Points: rare petite poupee in unplayed with condition,very sturdy body,original coiffure,original earrings,undergarments,(frail) factory gown of fine dotted Swiss muslin with rose ribbons and matching bonnet.