Rare Variation of French Bisque E.J. Model with Wooden Articulated Body

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16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,large brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,auburn mohair wig over cork pate,French wooden poupee body with dowel-jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees,swivel wrists,antiquje bronze silk dress,undergarments,maroon silk bonnet,French leather shoes,stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 4 J (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1884. Value Points: very rare swivel head variation of the E.J. model with matched signed shoulder plate,on original Jumeau wooden articulated body,fine antique costume.