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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head and shoulders) F.G, (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely bisque, very deep paperweight eyes, near mint sturdy poupee body, and wearing original silk folklore costume of Bourgogne region of France with black velvet fichu, fingerless lace gloves, undergarments, original factory chemise, and with very rare black lace elaborate coiffe known as "La Grand Bouquet".