German Bisque Doll as Gentleman, Attributed as Portrait of Rose Bonheur

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16" (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with brown sculpted hair arranged in rolled curls, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with gilt-accented collar and bow tie, muslin stitch-jointed body, carved wooden lower arms, antique gentleman's costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, the doll is believed to be a portrait of the French 19th century painter, Rose Bonheur, who notably wore gentleman's costumes during that era in order to achieve access; the doll remarkably resembles paintings of the artist. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, sculpted bodice and provenance.