#76

Petite French Bisque Poupee in Beautiful Original Folklore Costume
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$1,700
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accent lines,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with tiny waist,shapely arms and legs,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1870,attributed to Gaultier. Value Points: petite poupee is perfectly preserved,with very sturdy fresh body,wearing multi-layered original folklore costume of Normandy including coiffe,jewelry and wooden shoes.