#68

Rare French Bisque Lady Doll by Jumeau with Original Silk Costume
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$7,000
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head,large blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted dark lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully jointed lady body with very shapely torso,defined bosom and derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful doll with rare and original body,original body finish,wearing original Jumeau couturier cream silk satin three-piece ensemble with lace and bead trim,along with woven bonnet,undergarments,stockings,signed Jumeau shoes,gloves.