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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump lower cheeks,large
dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly
lashes,mauve-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered
brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with
extended length between the shaded and outlined lips,pierced
ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and
wooden fully jointed body,straight wrists,lovely silk costume.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: French,circa
1885,having the distinctive facial modeling of Joanny. Value
Points: rare bebe with wonderful characterization,fine quality of
bisque,original body finish,and wearing beautiful patterned velvet
antique costume,probably original,with lace
trim,bonnet,undergarments,stockings,and shoes.