#74

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Rare Gesland Body and Bisque Hands and Feet
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$2,600
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head with kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass inset eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,padded metal armature body with stockinette cover designed for flexible articulation,bisque hands,bisque lower legs and feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1870,with original distinctive body deposed by Pannier,and made by Gesland. Value Points: fine quality of bisque on the lovely lady doll,with rare body,bisque arms and legs.