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Description
16" (40 cm). Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulderplate with extra articulation of
head allowing side-to-side and forward movement
as well as swivel, cobalt blue glass enamel inset
eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted
lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and
eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined
lips, ears pierced into the head, French kid
poupee body with gusset jointing at hips and
knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms with dowel-
jointing at shoulders and elbows, bisque forearms
with beautifully sculpted fingers and nails.
CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: L. Depose
3 D. COMMENTS: Louis Doleac, circa 1870. VALUE
POINTS: Very rare signed poupee with extra
articulation of head, beautiful expression and
quality of bisque, original body with wonderful
bisque hands,antique lace gown, undergarments,
shoes.