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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and throat, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, incised eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brush-stroked brows with feathered highlights, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, nicely costumed. Marks: F.G. (in scroll) 9 (head). Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Condition: bisque excellent, body is appropriately size albeit not original, scuffing on hands. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1888. Value Points: very deeply defined features with dramatic blue paperweight eyes, choice bisque.