#17

Petite French Bisque Poupee with Especially Sturdy Body
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$2,800
sold
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, painted dark curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, brunette human hair over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers, antique blue silk gown, woven bonnet, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: lovely refined expression on the petite poupee with very fine bisque and especially sturdy body.