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17" (44 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (and artist's checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful creamy bisque contrasted by rich painting of facial features, original wig, pate, body, body finish, original dress with rose knit stockings, matching bonnet, French brown leather shoes.