#170

French Bisque Poupee with Gentle Expression
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$1,900
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16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, linsey-woolsey country costume including red woolen hooded cape with black velvet trim, and wonderful leather cobbled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: lovely delicate bisque enhances the gentle expression, very sturdy body.