#97

An All-Original French Bisque Poupee in Beautiful Costume with Accessories
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$5,250
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over original cork pate,French kid poupee body with shapely torso,gusset jointing at hips,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1875. Value Points: lovely all-original poupee with very sturdy original body,original wig,elaborate original two-piece fitted gown with aqua silk trim,undergarments,woven bonnet,leather shoes,with watch and fob.