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Autumn Masterpieces Auction 2026
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No. 4037
Autumn Masterpieces Auction 2026
Limit: 2200 €
EMILE JUMEAU

Rare, highly prestigious French exhibition doll, "Marquise" by Emile Jumeau, in original Spanish formal attire, "Traje de Luces" Slightly tinted bisque porcelain cranked head, firmly set amber-brown irises, eyeshadow, closed mouth, shaded lips and outer contours, pierced earlobes, original jointed body with fixed wrists, narrow waist, and sculpted bust line. Exquisitely fine original red silk clothing with a rare red Jumeau bracelet featuring the gold lettering “Bebe Jumeau,” consisting of: a two-piece ensemble with lavish brocade embroidery, a short, fitted bolero jacket, tight-fitting knee-length pants, a festive cape, a white ruffled blouse, a beige silk sash, an original dark brown mohair wig with a scarlet hairnet on an original cork cap, original red glass earrings, original white leather Jumeau shoes, marked. Condition: excellent overall. Markings: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (red stamp on the head, artist’s marks), Jumeau Medaile d’Or Paris (stamp on the body). Manufacturer: Jumeau, ca. 1886. Size: 45 cm

Pia’s Blog: “… We are proud to present one of the highlights of this auction. Finding a Jumeau Marquise is a rare occurrence, and seeing a Spanish bullfighter in this magnificent costume is a magical moment: This rare couture garment resembles the Spanish festive costume “Traje de Luces,” the famous “suit of lights” worn by Spanish bullfighters, and was certainly produced only on commission and for one of the major exhibitions. Absolutely museum-quality—unique in its design and in this nearly pristine condition …”
 


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