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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump rounded face, full cheeks and chin, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral-threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Schmitt pate, composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, separated fingers, flat-cut ridge of derriere, fine antique costume of quilted ivory silk and aqua silk and silk crepe details, undergarments, socks, leather shoes with impressed lion symbol. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte. SGDG 1 (head) SCH (in shield, on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful model with dramatic painting around the eyes, finest quality of bisque, original body and body finish.