French Bisque Poupee with Rare Portrait Expression and Unusual Neck Articulation

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16" (41 cm.) Bisque head with flat-cut neck socket that accommodates to especially-designed shoulder plate allowing only side-to-side realistic pivot rather than full swivel,large blue glass inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined shaded lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,cork pate,kid poupee body with gusset-jointing,nice antique silk and brown velvet costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,mystery maker,circa 1875. Value Points: very rare portrait model with distinctive features,unusual neck articulation,elongated heart-shaped face,aquiline nose and well-defined chin,with beautiful accessories including brown leather purse with belt and brown heeled ankle boots signed C.C.