A fine mid 19th century French fashionable doll

*SALEROOM ANNOUNCEMENT - PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DOLL HAS BISQUE LOWER LEGS, BUT SADLY BOTH ARE BROKEN. BOOTS ARE TOO TIGHT TO REMOVE. PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL IMAGE* A fine mid 19th century French fashionable doll, with pressed bisque, fixed blue glass eyes, light grey brows, closed mouth with darker pink detail, moulded unpierced ears, original grey hair wig with jewelled ribbon, swivel flanged neck, bisque shoulders, kid covered wood jointed body with joints at shoulder, elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms, original pale green two part bustle dress with raw fringe edge, glass pearlescent buttons, spotted net chemisette with green stone brooch, original crinoline cage, white cotton chemise, drawers and two petticoats, socks and dark brown leather heeled boots with elasticated sides —18 ¼in. (46.5cm.) high (shoulder plate broken in two, one finger glued and some damage to dress)

Condition Report - Please note that this doll has bisque lower legs, but sadly both are broken. Boots are too tight to remove. 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.