#336

Beautiful French Bisque Poupee Attributed to Jumeau
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$1,900
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, beautiful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: attributed to Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: especially beautiful face with delicate bisque and splendid eyes, original wig, original very sturdy body.