
26" (66 cm). Pressed pale bisque socket-head with pear-shaped modeling, elongated and very full cheeks, almond shaped brown glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, delicately painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brush stroked and multi- feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent lines on lips, defined space between the lips with a row of painted teeth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with flat-cut derriere and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield) 8 (head) (body also signed Sch in shield). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: exceptionally rare model by Schmitt with painted teeth, exquisite expression enhanced by finest modeling, bisque and painting, original body and body finish, luxurious antique costume of embroidered and cutwork pique, lace and silk ribbon bonnet, leather shoes, undergarments.