#39

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Original Stylish Costume
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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some patches on kid body. Marks: 3. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: wearing original brown woolen shapely walking suit with well-detailed draping and pleats, having black velvet trim, gold buttons and black bead-accented snood, undergarments, leather shoes.