$15,000
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and bulbous-shaped throat, almond-shaped brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, early composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, with original chemise dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish, body may not be original. Comments: French, mystery maker, circa 1875. Value Points: very fine modeling including rounded petite nose, impressed dimples at lip corners and chin, original body finish.