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16" (41 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,sparkling pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with pale accented lips,ears pierced into head,brunette hand-tied human hair wig with braided coronet,padded-stockinette over armature body to allow posing,bisque hands,bisque lower legs and feet. Condition: generally excellent,restoration to toes on right foot. Comments: attributed to Jumeau,circa 1875,with deposed body made by Gesland. Value Points: especially beautiful face with jewel-like eyes,finest bisque and painting,rare body with exquisite bisque hands,lovely antique costume of purple silk and black velvet,undergarments,leather slippers,jewelry.