French Bisque Poupee by Leontine Rohmer with Rare Deposed Neck Articulation

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14" (36 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with rounded facial shape and flat-cut neck socket attached to matching shoulderplate with deposed metal rod system that allows realistic side-to-side head swivel only (not 360 degrees), brilliant large cobalt blue glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the pertly shaped lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, softly-stuffed kid body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, fine professional retouch on fingers. Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860, with rare deposed neck swivel. Value Points: lovely petite example of the important French doll, with rare deposed neck system, original body, antique red flannel wood costume with intricate embroidery, leather slippers marked C.M.