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- Estimate
- $3,400 / $3,700
Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the nose and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, dimpled chin and philtrum, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 11 J. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: brilliant eyes enhance the delicately blushed complexion, original wig, body and body finish, lovely costume of broderie Anglaise.