French Bisque Poupee, Distinctive Facial Modeling, Wooden Articulated Body

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18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large spiral threaded blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pale outlined lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over pate, all-wooden fully-articulated body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel waist, antique costume. Condition: bisque excellent, wooden body structurally excellent, body finish very worn. Marks: H. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: portrait like face, fully-articulated wooden body.