#171

French Bisque Poupee with Lovely Antique Summer Gown
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$2,700
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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, bright blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with delicately accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, body firm albeit few patches. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely bright-eyed features, wearing beautiful antique gown with lace inserts, demi-train, coronet in hair.