Early French Bisque Poupee with Rare Body and Original Costume

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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on flat-cut neck socket, rounded facial modeling, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full accented lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, padded armature body allowing great articulation, bisque hands and lower legs, bare bisque feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: rare body style enhances the lovely early poupee with brilliant eyes and delicate complexion on plump face, fine silk gown. Private Collection of Marisol Valverde.