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French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier Wearing Exquisite Original Costume
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$2,500
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16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, light blue glass inset eyes with darker outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Comments: French, Gaultier, 1875. Value Points: the exquisite original costume of aqua silk with lace trim features an elongated train, original undergarments, stockings, shoes and wig.