#94

Petite French Bisque Poupee by Jumeau,Size 1,with Original Coiffure and Costume
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$2,700
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,large blue glass paperweight inset eyes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center line between the lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,kid poupee body with shapely torso and legs,gusset-jointed hips,kid arms. Comments: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (head and shoulder plate,with artist checkmarks). Condition: Emile Jumeau,circa 1880. Value Points: the petite poupee is wearing her original slightly-frail silk gown with demi-train,chemise,leather slippers,hair ribbons to match gown,earrings,and is stored in old French box from Au Bon Marche Paris department store.