#130

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier in Beautiful Early Costume
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$1,800
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,almond-shaped blue glass enamel eyes with darker blue outer rims,dark painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid gusset-jointed body with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: French,circa 1875,attributed to Gaultier. Value Points: beautiful pale bisque contrasts the richly decorated eyes,wearing especially pretty antique costume of delicate patterns.