Grand French Bisque Brown-Eyed Poupee with Fine Early Costume and Lorgnette

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33" (84 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with very plump cheeks on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,brown glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,feathered arched brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with shaded outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate,French kid gusset-jointed body with jointing at elbows,hips and knees,stitched and separated fingers and toes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: French,early period Gaultier poupee,circa 1867. Value Points: rare grand model with rare brown eyes for this era,finest bisque and painting,sturdy original body,exquisite antique white pique costume,silk bonnet,undergarments,stockings,shoes,and with fine antique lorgnette of faux-tortoise.