#103

French Bisque Poupee with Rare Dehors Articulation
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$2,600
sold
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16"(41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with deposed neck articulation system that allows head to tilt sideways and nod as well as swivel in traditional manner,pale bisque complexion,pale blue enamel eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes and brows,closed mouth with pale accented center line,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with shapely torso and legs,gusset-jointing at hips,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head and shoulder).Comments: attributed to Dehors,circa 1867 when the articulation system was deposed. Value Points: rare model with beautiful enigmatic smiling expression,Dehors articulation,signed C.M. ankle boots.