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Description
28" (71 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, impressed chin and philtrum, dimples, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, padded stockinette body over metal armature form allowing infinite articulation, carved wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 11 G (block letters, head and shoulder plate). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1884. Value Points: dramatic eye decoration and very deep paperweight eyes are enhanced by beautiful pale complexion and fine shading of lips, lovely antique costume including cream kidskin boots with impressed figure of doll and "11".