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Description
15" (38 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with full
elongated cheeks,bright blue paperweight inset
eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted curly
lashes,mauve-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and
multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded
nostrils,closed mouth with slightly-upturned lips
corners,outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair
wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden
fully-jointed body. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: A 5 T. Comments: Andre
Thuillier,circa 1882. Value Points: classic and
desirable facial model by Thuillier is perfectly
achieved in this example,with superior quality of
painting especially around the eyes and
mouth,original body and body finish,beautiful
antique ivory satin costume with
undergarments,stock,shoes,earrings and elegant bonnet.