French Bisque Poupee with Cobalt Blue Eyes and Early Pale Bisque

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20" (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very plump face contrasted by pale bisque,deep cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,delicately-painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,ears pierced into head,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with shapely torso,gusset-jointing at elbows,hips and knees,lovely costume,bonnet,undergarments,leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Barrois,circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful size with finest pale complexion,the early cobalt eyes enhanced by thick dark eyeliner,very sturdy original body.