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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with beautifully-shaped outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, multi-layered antique costume including dress, undergarments, cashmere cream triple-collar cape, rose silk shoes and very fancy woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 11 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful face with splendid eyes, fine artistic painting of features, superb presence.