Exceptional Bisque Portrait Mannequin

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39" (99 cm.) Bisque mannequin head with oval-shaped face,well defined facial lines,blue glass inset eyes,delicately painted lashes and brows,eyeliner,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,brunette mohair wig,on mannequin body with wooden articulated arms,wearing antique costume. Condition: professional overpaint on complexion although original painting retained on facial features,wooden arms repainted. Marks: P. Imans Paris (body). Comments: circa 1915,mystery maker of the portrait head,probably Simon and Halbig,on French Imans mannequin body. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful model with serene expression is very rare.