French Bisque Doll by Jumeau with Original Lady Body

Lot Number: 
270
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lush painted dark lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French lady-shaped composition and wooden fully-jointed body with ample bosom and tiny waist, antique lingerie. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful painting of lashes and brows, fine creamy bisque, rare original body and body finish.
Realized Price: 
$4,750
Presale Estimate: 
3400/4500