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Description
25" (64 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very pale bisque, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, very thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow and cheeks, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in elaborate coiffure, cork pate, shapely kid poupee body with gusset jointing, stitched and separated fingers, lovely lingerie and day dress. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy with kid repair on lower arms. Marks: 8 (head and shoulders) 8 (inside wig). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: the very pale bisque of large poupee is beautifully contrasted by dramatic decoration of the spiral-threaded eyes, rare original signed wig.