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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with delicately-accented lips, pierced ears, kid gusset-jointed body, wearing lovely purple/mauve silk gown with velvet banding, matching bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes, gilt cross necklace. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Pierre-Francois Jumeau. Value Points: most beautiful face enhanced by finest bisque, original body in especially well-preserved state.