Rare Antique French Doll, Jumeau Triste, on early compo body, straight wrists

Description

Wonderful and rare antique French doll, Jumeau Triste Doll, on early French Composition Ball Jointed Body with straight wrists, 24" tall.    She is known as the long face Jumeau, as she has a wistful expression.  She was only made from
1893 to 1898, by the French sculptor Carrier-Belleuse, as commissioned by Jumeau to make this very special doll.  She wears a wonderful silk lined, wine red velvet & lace dress, with a bebe bonnet.  She has a full slip and pantaloons with lace.  She has all her fingers, Closed mouth,  Incised on the back of her head is "11".
This Jumeau Triste is one of the most stunning examples of this rare and much sought after antique French doll.  She has one of the most beautiful faces of this model.
Her bisque head shows no chips or cracks.  There is a restoration inside front top of head that is not visible outside of the face.  There is a hairline inside top right of head that is not visible on the outside of the face.  (please see photographs).
The body has been repainted.  She has one earring, applied ears.
She has fixed bulging brown eyes, silk stockings, leather shoes,
a beautiful blond wig with long curls, marked in label "100% cheveux naturels
made in France,"  100 % human hair wig, and replaced cork pate.
We offer lay-a-way on this wonderful antique doll.  If for any reason the terms of the lay-a-way cannot be not kept, the entire amount paid becomes a credit toward any of our other items on ebay.  Please message your name, address, if you wish a  lay-a-way, and we will message you the terms.  You can also message your desired down payment and how many months you would like for your plan.  Then we will send the agreement back to you to accept before you can buy on lay-a-way.  We allow a 15 day grace period for monthly payments.
We professionally pack all items, dolls with head gently stuffed with tissue paper, bubble wrap of heads, arms and legs separately, styro-foam peanuts, and
double boxed.
We have shipped safely antique dolls around the world.
All items are insured, and this item requires a signature, which is included in shipping costs to USA.
We stand behind all our dolls & other items, so if there is ever any problem,
be sure to message us.
Be sure to see our other French & German antique dolls, accessories and
other antique and vintage items.  We combine shipping.
All international shipments require insurance and priority type shipping.
We accept lay-a-way for international buyers, as above please message before bidding.
The weight is an estimate and we will not know the exact shipping cost internationally until we have the address of the buyer and it is boxed and weighed at the shipping office.
Don't  miss out on this extraordinary rare and beautiful Jumeau Triste.