#103

Portrait Poupee by Pierre-Francois Jumeau
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$9,000
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Description

30" (76 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue enamel glass inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, bow-shaped upper lip and upturned lip corners, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset- jointed body with shapely torso, stitched and separated fingers and toes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: stunningly beautiful portrait poupee with superb artistry of painted complexion and features, very sturdy original body, original Jumeau wig, well-detail bridal costume of batiste dress with tulle overlay at bodice, silk ruched sash and purse, silk streamers, bouquet and coronet of wax orange blossoms, undergarments, shoes, stockings, in impeccable original condition.