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Description
19" (48 cm). Very thin pressed bisque socket
head, blue glass enamel inset eyes with
spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the
eyecut, painted lashes, mauve blushed
eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered
brows, accented nostrils and eye corners,
closed mouth with accent line between the
pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig
over cork pate, original composition and
wooden body with eight-loose-ball-joints,
straight wrists, flat-cut derriere, antique
costume. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: Sch 2 (shield mark, on head) Sch
(shield mark on body). Comments: Schmitt et
Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: exceptionally
fine quality of sculpting enhancing by
delicately blushed eyeshadow, cheeks,
earlobes and chin, original body and body
finish.