French Bisque Swivel-Neck Smiling Lady Doll by Barrois

Description:

French Bisque Swivel-Neck Smiling Lady Doll by Barrois, c. 1870s, brown stationary eyes, brown feathered eyebrows, slender oval face with smile, attributed to Barrois, lightly outlined lips, pierced ears, swivel neck on kid-lined shoulderplate, new brown curly caracal wig, gusseted kid body with wired separate fingers, cotton pantalettes, flannel petticoat, old blue checked cotton dress, white long-sleeved cotton blouse with finely woven striped pattern, piping at shoulder seams, ht. 15 in.
Estimate $3,000-3,500