French Carton Marquis with Original Painted Features, Wig and Costume

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19" (48 cm.) Carton moule shoulderhead, painted facial features, blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, white periwig with rolled curls at sides of head and long braid at the nape, elongated cloth body, jointing at shoulders, wooden lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, early 1800s. Value Points: original painted finish and wig, wearing splendid silk Marquis costume with silk brocade suit accented by metallic braid trim, attached brocade vest, jabot.