Description

BEAUTIFUL FRENCH BISQUE POUPEE BY JUMEAU. Marks: 4. 18”. Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder-plate, large almond-shaped blue glass eyes with dark outer rims, painted lashes, feathered brows, pierced ears, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, gusset-jointed kid fashion body with separately-stitched fingers, fitted antique two-piece cotton dress, antique straw bonnet with flowers and silk ribbons, turquoise earrings, brown side-button leather boots, ornate chatelaine. Commentary: A fine example of the Jumeau poupee having finest quality bisque, delicate facial decoration, excellent original body, antique costuming; red firing mark (on inside only) of the head.