Grand French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier in Silk and Brocade Gown, Size 12

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35" (89 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers and toes, lovely antique silk and brocade gown, undergarments, lavish bonnet, stockings, and cream kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some patching to kid at joints. Marks: 12 (head and shoulders) F.G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1870. Value Points: rare grand exhibition size poupee with original matched signed head and shoulder plate, original body, lovely pale complexion and painted features.