Lovely French Porcelain Poupee with Original Body by Leontine Rohmer

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17" (43 cm.) Porcelain swivel head with flat-cut neck socket on matching porcelain shoulderplate, slightly pink tinted complexion, painted rich down-glancing blue eyes with shaded detail, black eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, softly-stuffed kid poupee body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, porcelain arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Rohmer stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1858. Value Points: very dear poupee with hint of enigmatic smile, lovely complexion tones, beautifully painted eyes, depose neck swivel system, original signed Rohmer body with porcelain arms, beautiful antique dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes, and bonnet.