#114

Fine French Bisque Poupee with Stately Presence
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20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,very full sculpting of lower face and throat,small blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,rose-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 fine burgundy silk gown,undergarments,bonnet,shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1865. Value Points: very distinctive portrait like features with stately regal presence,finest quality of bisque and painting,sturdy original body.