$4,000
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder
plate,large blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark painted
lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with
accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork
pate,French kid poupee body with shapely torso. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa
1878,the poupee was likely prepared as an exhibition model for
an international exposition as indicated by both the high quality
of the facial sculpture and detail,and the extraordinary original
and authentic costume designed to appeal to international
traveling royalty. Value Points: the elaborate original costume of
fine silks,lace and embroidery with elaborate coiffe is perfectly
preserved,the body is near mint,the bisque flawless.