A 19th century French swivel head fashionable doll with jointed body

*SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - RIGHT LOWER ARM REPLACED WITH A SLIGHTLY TOO LARGE ANTIQUE ARM.* A 19th century French swivel head fashionable doll with jointed body, with pressed bisque, dark blue striated eyes, brown feathered brows, slightly smiling pink mouth with darker pink detail, ears pierced into the head, blonde mohair wig on cork pate, bisque shoulders, kid covered wooden body with bisque forearms, very pale green long jacket with pleated front, lace and gold cord trim, matching straw tricorne hat, white cotton corset, chemise and petticoat —17 ½in. (44.5cm.) high (hairline crack down back of head, missing tip of one finger, lower legs below knee jointed missing and reconstructed, damage to wig and pate, no skirt)

Condition Report - right lower arm replaced with a slightly too large antique arm. Please see additional images of leg damage. We are pleased to provide condition reports for guidance only and offer this service as a courtesy to our clients. Please be advised any statement of opinion listed is subjective and not a statement of fact by Special Auction Services. Reports are based solely on our own opinion and are for guidance only. We strongly urge prospective purchasers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition. Notwithstanding this report, all lots are offered and sold in accordance with our terms and conditions.