$10,000
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Description
30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded face and very full
cheeks,delicate pale complexion,blue glass paperweight inset eyes
with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims,very thick dark
eyeliner,painted curly lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,feathered
arched brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth
with full outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette human hair hand-tied
wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed
body,wearing antique blue velvet dress with lace collar and
cuffs,brooch,undergarments,socks,blue embroidered shoes,woven cap
with blue ribbons. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14.
Comments: French,circa 1878,mystery maker. Value Points:
extraordinary beauty of the mystery doll whose most delicate
complexion is contrasted by splendid eyes and finest
painting,original body and costume.