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18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to right hand, one finger missing, tiny flake on right cheek. Marks: L Depose 5 D (shoulder plate) Au Parades des Enfants Mon. Remond, 156 rue de Rivoli (stamp on front torso). Comments: Louis Doleac, circa 1867, presented by the Parisian luxury toy boutique "Au Paradis des Enfants". Value Points: rare signature model L.D., with Au Paradis des Enfants label, most beautiful face with delicate rose blushing.