Lot Number:
201
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head,large amber brown
glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted
lashes,widely-arched brush-stroked brows,accented
nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with
heart-shaped shaded lips,pierced ears,blonde
mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and
wooden fully-jointed body with straight
wrists,lovely antique costume. Condition:
generally excellent,body is of the same era and
appropriate,but not original,little flakes at
pierced ears holes. Marks: F. 8 G. (block
letters,head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body).
Comments: Gaultier,circa 1882. Value Points:
wonderful modeling with plump cheeks,finest
bisque,beautiful large eyes,original wig.
Realized Price:
$3,000
Presale Estimate:
3000/3800