#111

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Original Costume Boutique Label
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$2,300
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented 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: 2 (head). F.G. 2 (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful poupee with original wig, very sturdy poupee body, wearing original folklore costume with original boutique label "Mme Depo, Robe & Manteaux, Blvd de la Fonciere, Cannes".