#209

French Bisque Poupee with Bisque Hands and Rare Neck Articulation for Simonne
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$3,750
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck that attaches to original bisque shoulderplate and is constructed in a manner to allow only realistic turning side to side rather than full 360 degree swivel,cobalt blue glass enamel eyes,dark painted eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,unpierced ears,brunette human hair wig over cork pate,kid lady body with padded bosom,gusset-jointing at hips and knees,separated toes,bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Passage Delorme Rue de Rivoli 188 Simonne Paris (green stamp on torso). Comments: Barrois for the luxury doll shop of Simonne,circa 1860. Value Points: impeccable condition of the doll with rare neck articulation,Simonne label,perfect bisque hands,sturdy body,beautiful bisque,and owning a lovely frail blue silk original gown with undergarments and shoes.