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17" (43 cm.) One piece paper mache head and torso, slender elongated face and throat, head tilted upward in superior pose, painted facial features, blue eyes, heavily lidded eyes, aquiline closed mouth, strong chin, auburn hemp hair, pin- jointed elongated arms and legs, wearing silk Marquis costume with bicorn hat, knit stockings, black silk shoes with silver buckles. Condition: generally excellent, some fading of facial complexion. Comments: French, maker unknown, mid-19th century. Value Points: very handsome features of gentleman with portrait like qualities.