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Description
28" (71 cm.) Bisque head with uniquely-shaped throat that pivots on matching-shape bisque shoulderplate, oval shaped face with very full cheeks and throat, high domed forehead, almond-shaped cobalt blue glass eyes, thick dark eyeliner, heavily-lidded eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, aquiline nose with shaded nostrils, closed mouth, pale outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, fine antique muslin gown of patterned mauve flowers, with sous-sleeves, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Nicolas Joliet, circa 1867, who deposed the unique neck articulation system in that year; this actual doll is shown in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls, page 302. Value Points: the rarity of the doll is enhanced by its superb portrait like features, outstanding bisque and painting, and remarkable state of preservation, all indicating its probable presentation as an exhibition model, likely at the 1867 Paris International Exposition.