#471

French Bisque Poupee with Endearing Piquant Expression
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$1,200
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, silk gown and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (head and shoulders). Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: rare petite size 1, very sturdy original body, piquant expression that is most endearing.