#739

Beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Jumeau with Exceptional Antique Costume
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$4,600
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18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed lady body with slender torso, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: break and reglue of head across the nose bridge. Comments: attributed to Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful lady with very firm and clean body, original wig, wearing superb antique costume with train, matching bonnet, enameled watch and chain, lorgnette, undergarments, and leather heeled boots signed C.C.