#4

Poupee by Jumeau with Original Costume
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$3,400
sold
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Description
17" (45 cm.). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and dark outer rims, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed fashion body with stitched and separated fingers. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: 4 (head and shoulderplate). COMMENTS: Emile Jumeau, circa 1875. VALUE POINTS: Very beautiful classic model of poupee has superb expression and bisque, original wig, original very sturdy body, original silk fashion gown of aqua silk and maroon with matching maroon stockings and leather heeled boots incised "J" and "4", original Jumeau undergarments.