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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: bisque excellent, body original albeit repainted. Marks: Depose E 7 J (and artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: fine creamy bisque contrasts the large beautiful eyes encircled by richly painted accents and blush, frail (original) costume, signed Jumeau shoes.