Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Dolls
Lot 1044

FRENCH TETE JUMEAU BISQUE HEAD CHILD DOLL

Estimate: $300 - $400
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

FRENCH TETE JUMEAU BISQUE HEAD CHILD DOLL, socket head, reverse stamped in red "DEPOSE / TETE JUMEAU / 10 / HG", fixed glass brown eyes, painted facial decoration including eyebrows, eyelashes, and pink open mouth, pierced ears with earrings, strawberry blonde wig with long curls, original cork pate, composition body with jointed shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, reverse of torso stamped "BEBE JUMEAU / DIPLOME D'HONNEUR". Vintage clothing including a pale peach colored dress with black sequin ornamentation, matching peach silk shoes, each sole impressed "10 BEBE JUMEAU / DEPOSE", similar matching fashion hat with feathers and a coat. Late 19th century. 22 1/4" H.

Condition

Excellent condition, expected minor wear, head undamaged and with a faint droplet size stain to one cheekbone, composition with expected cracks and minor imperfections. Clothing with some minor scattered imperfections, dress in very good condition with minor wear, coat disintegrated, hat with expected wear.

Deaccessioned by the Wachovia Historical Society to benefit acquisitions and conservation funds.