Outstanding French Bisque Poupee with Expressive Features Attributed to Leontine Rohmer

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24" (61 cm.) Very plump pale-complexioned bisque head with flat-cut neck socket that accommodates the matching shoulderplate and is attached by classic Rohmer small metal plate at the cork pate,half-moon shaped dark blue inset enamel eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,lightly-feathered brows,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with pale outlined lips,un-pierced lightly-blushed ears,original ringlet-curled mohair wig over cork pate,French horsehair-stuffed plump poupee body in the Rohmer manner,gusset-jointing at elbows,hips and knees,stitched and separated fingers,wearing her original slightly-frail velvet and silk two-piece walking suit with double-petticoats,chemise,pantalets,black knit stockings,black leather ankle boots with Huret-like cobbled soles,leather gloves and matching velvet bonnet with Paris maker's label on the inside lining. Condition: generally excellent,few body patches. Comments: attributed to Leontine Rohmer in view of the unique metal pin jointing and classic Rohmer body,circa 1860. Value Points: extraordinary facial model,previously undocumented,is both compelling and innocent in its expression,has finest quality of bisque and painting,presented from the original French family estate.