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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lightly-feathered brows and lashes, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French stretched-kid-over wooden body, with metal-hinge hip jointing covered by kid "baggy" upper legs, metal upper arms, bisque forearms, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, fingers repaired. Marks: (paper and stamp labels of Terrene on front and back torso). Comments: French, circa 1867, from depose body models of Cruchet; the model was a particular favorite of the Parisian doll shop of Terrene located at Rue du Marche St. Honore. Value Points: beautiful facial painting with outlined upturned lips, fine quality of bisque, lovely antique costume, two original boutique labels.