#185

An All-Original French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier
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$2,500
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with shapely torso,gusset-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head and shoulders) F.G. (head). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1875. Value Points: the diminutive lady has lovely bisque,original wig,body and well-detailed original aqua and ivory walking suit,undergarments,stockings,shoes,bonnet,earrings,brooch with lorgnette.