#249

French Bisque Poupee with Dehors Deposed Head Articulation
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$2,400
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,neck articulation that allows head to tilt side to side and forward/backward as well as standard swivel,cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,auburn mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with gusset- jointing,lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Dehors,circa 1866,based upon his patent of that year that allowed for realistic and flirtatious posing of a doll's head,in addition to the standing swivel movement. Value Points: rare model with beautiful face and bisque,fine clean and sturdy body,lovely costume.