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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with gentle hint of smile, outlined and accented lips, pierced ears, wheat blonde mohair wig over cork pate, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, wearing lovely early gown, undergarments, leather boots, kid gloves. Condition: generally excellent, barely perceptible line at mid-forehead, body is appropriately styled and sized albeit not original. Marks: L Depose 5 D. Comments: Louis Doleac, circa 1875, the Parisian dollmaker created luxury poupees offered through prestige shops although their production was very small as indicated by their rarity today. Value Points: very beautiful and distinctive facial model with choice bisque, entrancing eyes.