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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulder plate,pale blue/grey enamel eyes
with spiral-threading,dark eyeliner,painted
lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye
corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced
ears,later blonde mohair wig,cork pate,all-wooden
fully-articulated body with dowel-jointing at
shoulders,elbows,wrists,hips,knees and ankles,and
additional swivel jointing of waist and
thighs,included is a lovely silk
costume,undergarments,shoes in the antique style.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4.
Comments: French,circa 1870. Value Points:
exceptionally beautiful face with pleasing rounded
nose tip,slightly-smiling expression,beautiful
bisque and painting,luxury-quality all-wooden
original body.