#172

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier in Classic Size 4
Live Auction

$1,700
sold
Hero Image
Click image to enlarge
Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,pale blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,arched brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette human hair wig over cork pate,kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows,hips and knees,stitched and separated fingers,vintage gold silk costume (skirt frail) undergarments,bonnet,purse,and leather boots. Condition: two faint hairlines at back of head. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1875. Value Points: lovely quality of bisque with delicate complexion.