#350

French Bisque Poupee Attributed to Doleac with Portrait Like Face
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$2,100
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Louis Doleac. Value Points: very gentle expression enhanced by delicate complexion and subtle blushing.