Bu***ik
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$4,000
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- Estimate
- $3,500 / $4,500
Description
27" (69 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at hips, knees, and elbows, wearing lovely white pique gown with soutache embroidery. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful example of the early portrait poupee, with finest bisque and subtle complexion blush on very delicate complexion.