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15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, padded stockinette body over metal armature allowing infinite posing, bisque hands, bisque lower legs with bare feet. Condition: generally excellent except restoration to feet. Marks: 2 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Gaultier, with rare body style deposed by Panner, circa 1870,and made by Gesland. Value Points: beautiful lady with rare body, elegant bisque hands, wearing fine antique gown, undergarments, bonnet, with bone fan and metal-handled silk parasol.