#186

Rare French Bisque Portrait Poupee by Emile Jumeau in Exceptional Size
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$17,500
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30" (76 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head on kid- edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom, depicting adult woman with slender oval face, elongated throat, sloping shoulders, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted dark lashes, incised eyeliner, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with beautifully shaped outlined lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in upswept manner, beautifully costumed in Watteau shepherdess style gown of antique fabrics, undergarments, stockings, leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent, delicate nose tip rub. Marks: 10 Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885, the rare portrait model face was used by the firm for exclusive large poupees such as this example, and was also produced under special commission for automaton makers such as Vichy and Lambert. Value Points: rare portrait doll with exquisite portraiture, bisque and decoration, original wig in rare style, the poupee appears in grand centerpiece size, likely a commissioned creation created for Exhibition.