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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very pale complexion, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau (incised, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model with exceptionally fine modeling and delicate bisque, splendid eyes, original body and body finish.