Lot Number:
274
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head,amber brown glass
paperweight inset eyes,dark
eyeliner,lushly-painted lashes,widely-arched
brush-stroked brows,accented eye corners,shaded
nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between
the shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette
mohair wig in upswept fashion over cork
pate,French composition and wooden lady body with
tiny waist and shapely bosom and derriere.
Condition: generally excellent,some denting of
torso at the neckline,original body finish. Marks:
Depose Tete Jumeau 10 (and artist checkmarks)
Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile
Jumeau,circa 1890. Value Points: rare lady
model,the doll wears antique (possibly original)
brown velvet and ivory silk walking suit and
matching bonnet with feather and silk flower
trim,undergarments,leather shoes,stockings,and
carries a silk parasol.
Realized Price:
$3,750
Presale Estimate:
4000/5500