A Wonderful Late 19thC French Carved & Polychrome Painted Doll; ‘Emile’ with Accompanying Photographs sub-Antiques and historical records reveal the

and historical records reveal the medicinal use of castor oil in Egypt (for eye irritations)

Little is known from our end of Joelien the artist doll maker but it is clear they are trying

Beautifully and intricately inlaid all over with bone

Impressed 1837 to the base and framed within a Gothic lancet shaped moulded niche stained pine frame

This chair displays very strong and prominent Regency design staples such as the neo-classical pilasters

A Wonderful Late 19thC French Carved & Polychrome Painted Doll; ‘Emile’ with Accompanying Photographs sub-Antiques and historical records reveal theOrigin: French Period: Late Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1875 89 Height: 14 inches Width: 4 inches (at shoulders) The enchanting nineteenth century French carved and polychrome painted wood and composition doll named "Emile" with moveable head having glass eyes and presented in his original clothes comprising of tartan check suit with matching black waistcoat and black and white striped enamel buttons and silk black shoes presented