#83

French Bisque Poupee from Au Magasin des Enfants in Paris
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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brilliant blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Au Magasin des Enfants Passage de L'Opera Paris (stamp on torso). Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: delicate bisque contrasts pleasingly with the brilliant blue eyes, original wig with soft curls, sturdy kid body, wearing original silk gown.