#97

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Rare Gesland Body
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$4,200
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,pale blue glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,arched feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French poupee body with padded stockinette over metal armature,bisque hands,bisque lower legs and bare feet,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Gaultier,with original Gesland body,circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful bisque and expression,lovely antique costume,exquisite sculpting of bisque hands.