17" (45 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden poupee body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, swivel waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A La Poupee de Nuremberg 21 rue de Choiseul, Lavalle-Peronne Trousseau Complets Reparations Paris (paper label on torso). Comments: Madame Lavalle-Peronne, of the prestigious doll shop A La Poupee de Nuremberg, circa 1865,the doll was introduced as "Lily" in the doll journal La Poupee Modele that she edited, and patterns appeared in the journal designed to fit this doll. Value Points: very rare doll in superb original condition, with flawless original finish on body, extra body articulations, original label, choice bisque, included is the fine miniature wooden chair in which she is seated, and her antique undergarments.