Outstanding French Bisque Poupee by Barrois with Bisque Arms and Rare Neck Swivel

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18" (46 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket, plump face, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, very firm kid poupee body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, bisque arms to above the elbows, separately-sculpted fingers, gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 4 B. Comments: Eugene Constant Barrois, circa 1860. Value Points: exceptional state of preservation of the luxury kid body, superb bisque hands, rare neck swivel, and wearing outstanding original costume with multi-layered undergarments, rose silk skirt with black lace trim, black velvet fitted jacket, gloves, silk bonnet with lace trim, very fancy leather boots, and jewelry including coral necklace and bracelet, tiny brooch, and pearl-trimmed hairpin.