#867

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Original Costume and Parasol
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$5,000
sold
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Description

20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, closed mouth, painted facial features, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed poupee body. Condition: small chip and reglue at lower front throat, faint hairline at back of head. Marks: 5 F.G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875, the doll has beautiful bisque and wears her original rose and ivory silk satin gown with lace trim, undergarments, boots, bonnet, and bone-handled parasol with silk fringe.