#5

French Bisque Poupee by Jumeau
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$3,000
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19" (48 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, brush stroked and feathered brows, mauve blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid body with shapely torso, slender waist, gusset- jointing at elbows, hips and knees, separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (and artist's check marks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: classic Jumeau poupee with beautiful bisque and painting, sturdy body, beautiful antique ivory satin wedding gown with lace trim, veil, undergarments, leather boots.