#291

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Elegant Antique Black Costume
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$1,900
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, few flakes at pierced ear holes, some kidwear at lower arms/fingers. Comments: 4 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful black silk gown with patterned dots, black velvet bows and lace, undergarments, stockings, shoes, bonnet.