#386

Beautiful French Bisque Poupee with Commanding Presence
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$3,750
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,plump lower face and throat,blue glass enamel inset eyes in unusual small eye cuts,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,mauve-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with gusset- jointing,stitched and separated fingers,wearing antique ensemble comprising skirt,blouse,jacket,undergarments,and shoes with accessories including lambswool cap,stole,leather purse and gloves. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1865. Value Points: rare facial model,the plump face beautifully contrasted by pale complexion and small eyes,finest bisque and painting.