Lovely French Bisque Poupee with All-Wooden Articulated Body

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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the pale lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden fully-articulated body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, some old retouch on hands. Marks: E. 4 B. Comments: Barrois, circa 1865. Value Points: gentle expression enhanced by lovely bisque and painting, all wooden articulated body, beautiful antique gown, undergarments, leather ankle boots.