#136

Grand-Sized French Bisque Poupee with Maker's Signature
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$6,000
sold
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Description
34" (86 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, blonde human hair over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso and gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, (frail) antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E Depose B. Comments: Blampoix, circa 1865. Value points: rare large size likely designed as an exhibition model has finest quality of bisque and painting.