#155

French Bisque Poupee with Original Boutique Label
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$2,500
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Description
17" (43 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French kid fashion body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, nicely costumed in stylish gown of antique aqua silk satin, undergarments, bonnet, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulderplate). A la Recompense...(original label on front torso). Comments: attributed to Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful bisque on the pretty poupee with delicate painting, original sturdy body with Paris boutique label.