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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head,amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,lushly-painted lashes,brush-stroked feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with richly-glazed lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist checkmarks,head). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: rare light amber eyes with rose blushed eye shadow lend an appealing dramatic look,with fine gleaming patina of complexion,original wig,pate,body,and body finish,fine antique costume.