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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head,large blue glass paperweight inset
eyes,thick dark eyeliner,dark painted lashes,thick brush-stroked
and feathered brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth
with unusual glazed accent line between the lips,and outlined
lips,pierced ears,French composition and wooden fully-jointed
body,nicely costumed in cream silk dress,undergarments,woven
stockings,shoes,and fancy lace cap. Condition: bisque
excellent,body finish worn,body appropriate of the period and
style,albeit not original. Marks: M 9 (head) Bebe Jumeau (body).
Comments: attributed to May Freres,circa 1890. Value Points:
unusual dramatic expression achieved by large deep
eyes,distinctive painting of lips.