#224

All Original Petite French Bisque Poupee in Elegant Costume
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$1,900
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$1,800 / $2,200
Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral threaded eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips and elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: French, circa 1870, attributed to Jumeau. Value Points: pristine condition of the rare petite and all-original poupee, lovely bisque, very sturdy body, original wig and pate and wearing original aqua silk and burgundy velvet dress and matching bonnet, undergarments, shoes.