#363

French Bisque Poupee with Early Costume
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$1,700
sold
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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, light brown mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, wearing antique linen dress with black velvet trim, undergarments, leather boots, cap. Condition: bisque excellent, some patching on body. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful face with fine clarity of brilliant eyes.