Rare and Fine French Bisque Brown-Complexioned Marquis from Jumeau

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20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with deeply-sculpted facial features,rich brown complexion,amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes,dark eyeliner,thick brush- stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,black human hair wig over cork pate,French brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: DEP 9. Comments: marketed by Jumeau with especially commissioned bisque head whose complexion perfectly matches the original French body complexion,circa 1890. Value Points: very rare character with flawless complexion,richly-painted features,original body and body finish,and wearing original burgundy velvet Marquis costume with velvet vest.