#80

Petite French Bisque Poupee in Original Costume
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$3,000
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,pale blue glass enamel eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips,stitched and separated fingers,shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Jumeau,circa 1875. Value Points: rare tiny size in fine unplayed with condition,beautiful bisque,very sturdy body,wearing original silk fitted gown trimmed with rows of embroidered cutwork and blue cord,undergarments,bonnet,stockings,kidskin shoes.