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37" (94 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled definition of bosom, aquiline nose and well-shaped chin and cheek bones in portrait-like manner, very deep brilliant blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded lips, pierced ears, ash-blonde hand-tied human hair wig in chignon, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, very lovely lady's antique French silk fashion gown in couturier re-fitting for this poupee, undergarments, leather shoes, pearl necklace and earrings, and silk parasol. Condition: generally excellent, the body is one size large but appears original, perhaps in design for use as Exhibition model. Marks: H 8 (red lettering on head). Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1872, the model was likely produced in the firm's newly-built 1872 porcelain works, specifically for his exhibition at the 1872 L'Exhibition Universelle in Vienna. Value Points: the rarity of the doll is rivaled only by its superb beauty, unique portraiture and finest painting and bisque, exquisite costume. Few other examples are known to exist.