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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden fully-articulated body with swivel waist, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, and additional pivot jointing at upper thighs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful complexion and painting, luxury quality wooden articulated body with extra articulations, wearing superb antique day dress with magenta silk bows, and matching cap.