$2,600
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Description
23" (58 cm.) overall length. 5 1/2" l. head. Pale
bisque swivel head with deposed neck articulation
allowing the head to nod forward and tilt
side-to-side as well as swivel,almond-shaped blue
glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted
lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and
eye corners,closed mouth with shaded and outlined
lips,pierced ears,bruentte human hiar wig over
cork pate,muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-on
stockings and leather shoes,bisque lower
arms,costumed in the antique style. Condition:
bisque head and shoulderplate excellent,body is
antique but not original to the doll,bisque arms
are new. Comments: French,circa 1867,with rare
neck articulation deposed by Dehors in 1867. Value
Points: outstanding beauty of the face with
flawless complexion,exquisitely-painted lips,and
ability to daintily nod and tilt head. $3000/4000