Rare Large French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Deposed Gesland Body

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26" (66 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows with feathered detail,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,padded stockinette over metal armature body allowing infinite possibilities,bisque lower legs,hands,bisque bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head,shoulders and limbs) F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1878,with unique body deposed by Pannier in 1872 and created by Gesland. Value Points: rare grand size with beautiful pale bisque,splendid eyes,exquisite sculpting of fingers and toes,and wearing very fine antique silk costume of black and green taffeta with black lace trim,and black beaded jacket,bonnet,undergarments,leather boots.