AL***OR
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$3,400
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- $2,800 / $3,400
Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with plumply modeled cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips having upturned corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique lace costume. Condition: generally excellent, body retouch. Marks: M 6. Comments: French, attributed to May Freres, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with distinctive expression, fine lustrous patina and especially fine dramatic large eyes.