Very Rare French Bisque Poupee with Sculpted Bonnet and Mohair Wig

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13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,very plump face,cobalt blue enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,feathered brows,arched feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,sculpted white bonnet with black velvet edging,blonde mohair curls from below the bonnet rim,kid poupee body with gusset-jointing,stitched and separated fingers,(frail) silk costume,undergarments,black leather shoes,mother-of-pearl purse. Condition: generally excellent,some typical reinforcements on kid body. Comments: French,maker unknown,circa 1860. Value Points: very rare model with unusual design of sculpted cap incorporated into the wig,enhanced by beautiful pale bisque contrasting the cobalt eyes.