#272

French Bisque Poupee as Musical Party Marotte with Original Costume
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$850
sold
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque shoulder head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,attached to carton ball which contains music box,and carved bone handle with whistle tip. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (in scroll). Comments: for the luxury Parisian trade,circa 1885 with Gaultier head; when twirled around,music plays. Value Points: pristine original condition of the festive marotte with rose satin,Alencon lace,and gilt metallic edging and bells.