#236

Petite French Bisque Poupee with Portrait Face, Fine Antique Costume
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$1,900
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body. Condition: bisque excellent, repair of legs, hands worn. Marks: 2/0 (head and shoulders). Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: very pretty shy expression on the petite poupee, with lovely antique brown velvet gown and bonnet, undergarments, shoes, jewelry, tiny coin purse.