#57

Petite French Porcelain Poupee by Rohmer, Deposed Neck Swivel, Signed Body 3200/3800
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$6,200
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Pink-tinted plump-faced porcelain head with flat-cut neck socket on matching shoulderplate original metal pin attachment at crown, painted large bright blue eyes, outlined eyes with tiny lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, kid poupee body with gusset-jointed body, kid over metal upper arms, porcelain arms to above the elbows, lovely gown, undergarments, shoes, fan. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Rohmer stamp on body). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful poupee with rare neck swivel, beautiful complexion, finely-sculpted porcelain hands.