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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims,dark eyeliner,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,ears pierced into head,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid poupee body with shapely torso,gusset jointing at elbows,hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Au Magasin des Enfants Passage d l'Opera Paris (torso). Comments: attributed to Pierre-Francois Jumeau,circa 1875,an exclusive commission for the luxury doll shop,Au Magasin des Enfants. Value Points: very beautiful face with delicate complexion,very sturdy original marked body,and wearing antique bronze silk three-piece gown with demi-train,undergarments,stockings,brown ankle boots,mother-of-pearl purse,bonnet and cameo necklace.