23" (58 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head with light brown ("café-au-lait") complexion and glistening patina on kid- edged matching bisque shoulder plate, slender shape with high domed forehead, strong high cheekbones, aquiline regal nose with flaring nostrils, brown glass enamel inset eyes in half-moon shape, dark eyeliner, black painted lashes, slightly sculpted black brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral shaded lips, separately modeled pierced ears, strong throat, modeling detail of shoulder plate, original black mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed body with shapely torso, stitched and separated fingers, wearing superb antique costume of red homespun with silk sash , bronze silk cape, undergarments, leather shoes with upturned toes, elaborate coiffe of velvet, knit and metallic fabrics, jewelry and beaded trims. Condition: old 1 1/2" hairline on forehead, very faint old 1" hairline from left lower eye rim onto outer side of cheek, otherwise excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, from a portrait series of African women he created for exhibition purposes, circa 1878. Five different models were created with varying expressions although all evinced a sense of nobility; their majestic size, their detail of sculpting and their special glazed porcelain finish suggest their production for special commission only. Few of each model exists, and it is likely that few were ever produced. Value Points: extraordinary beauty and strong character are captured to perfection with sculpting details including the furrowed brows, philtrum, strong jaw and cheek bones, throat hollow and shoulder blades; very sturdy and fine original body, wig, and costume.