$12,500
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with plump facial
modeling,slightly tinted complexion with blushed cheeks,painted
facial features,blue eyes with slightly modeled eyelids enhanced
by thick rich eye liner,delicately painted lashes,lightly
feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth
with outlined lips,brunette mohair wig,all-wooden poupee body with
shapely torso,dowel jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and
knees,separated fingers,wearing original (albeit frail) silk two-
piece gown,matching bonnet,undergarments,stockings,shoes signed
L.D.,jewelry. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Adelaide
Huret,circa 1860. Value Points: very beautiful lady by the famed
French doll maker has lovely presence,desirable wooden body.