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29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 1 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful creamy bisque is contrasted by rich brown eyes and eye brows, original body and body finish.