Beautiful Early Poupee with Rare Brown Eyes and Dehors Articulation

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16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate,deposed articulation neck jointing that allows the head to tllt side to side and forwards as well as the traditional swivel,brown glass enamel inset eyes,eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,ears pierced into the head,original blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid poupee body with shapely torso,gusset-jointing at elbows,hips and knees,stitched and separated fingers,original muslin chemise,pantalets,stockings,along with antique lavender silk gown trimmed with Alencon lace. Condition: generally excellent,body especially clean and sturdy. Comments: circa 1870,the doll has the articulated neck system deposed by Dehors in 1866 which allows the head to be moved in a realistic fashion rather than just rigidly side to side. Value Points: very beautiful poupee with rare brown eyes,rare head articulation system,beautiful fresh body,lovely bisque and painting.