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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips, and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: the dramatic blue eyes beautifully contrast the delicate bisque, finest painting with subtle mauve eye shadow, especially sturdy original body, lovely antique costume.