#699

Petite French Bisque Poupee as Bridegroom by Gaultier
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$1,000
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11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,large blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted long lashes and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth,pierced ears blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French muslin body with kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0 (head) 3/0 F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1885. Value Points: the distinguished gentleman wears antique bridegroom costume including silk lapel jacket with boutonniere and tall hat.