#276

Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Gesland Body,Bisque Feet,and Superb Costume
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$2,300
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer rims,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth,pierced ears,brunette human hair over cork pate,padded stockinette over armature poupee body allowing infinite articulation,bisque hands and lower legs,bare feet. Condition: generally excellent,tiny cheek rub,body especially fine. Marks: 1. Comments: Gaultier,with distinctive body deposed by Charles Pannier in 1872 and produced by Gesland,circa 1875. Value Points: rare body is perfectly-preserved with beautiful bisque hands and feet,lovely mauve and cream silk costume,undergarments,bonnet,leather ankle boots.