#171

French Bisque Poupee Attributed to Barrois with Original Folklore Costume
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14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,pale bisque,cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,arched feathered brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,ears pierced into head,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows,hips and knees,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French,circa 1865,attributed to Barrois. Value Points: charming pert expression,original body in very fresh and sturdy condition,wearing fine original folklore costume and coiffe.