#10

French Bisque Poupee by Jumeau in Original Couturier Costume
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$1,800
sold
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16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head over bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1877, attributed to Emile Jumeau, the facial model transitions into the premiere bebe model. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed poupee with original wig, sturdy original body, is wearing original couturier fitted costume of burgundy velvet and silk with aqua bows, undergarments, leather boots with aqua bows which are incised J.J.