#223

Beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier in Elegant Antique Costume
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$3,250
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20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid gusset-jointed poupee body,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Gaultier,circa 1875. Value Points: lovely pale bisque enhanced by rich painting of features,wearing very beautiful antique taffeta ecru gown with lace trim,enhanced by opalescent pearls designed as orange blossoms,undergarments,leather shoes.