Superb & Rare French Bisque Poupee by Leverd & Cie w/Wooden Articulated Body

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18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head with elongated portrait-like face on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,uniquely-cut pate to allow realistic wig placement,strong aquiline nose with accented nostrils,blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral-threading,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked brows,closed mouth with accented lips,well-sculpted pierced ears,kid-over-wooden fully-articulated body with jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees,bisque lower arms and hands,wearing beautiful antique silk ivory and peach gown with elaborate detail at the back and cuffs,undergarments,leather boots,turquoise necklace and earrings. Condition: generally excellent,two fingers restored. Marks: 4 Bte SGDG (head) 4 FG (shoulder plate). Comments: Leverd & Cie,circa 1869; the unique wig system of Alexandre Leverd was deposed in 1869. The actual doll is shown in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer,page 366. Value Points: extremely rare poupee retains her original brunette mohair wig as presented by the maker,has superb portrait modeling,finest quality of bisque,rare original wooden body and bisque hands,and outstanding antique costume.