#165

Elegant French Bisque Poupee with Cobalt Blue Eyes and Fine Antique Costume
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$3,500
sold
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Description
25" (64 cm.) Pale complexioned bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,dark cobalt blue enamel eyes,dark eyeliner,delicately-painted lashes,lightly feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate,kid poupee body with shapely torso,gusset-jointing at hips,knees and elbows,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Blampoix,circa 1860. Value Points: elegant poupee with imposing presence,fine bisque,painting,sturdy original body,wearing stunning brown silk and velvet costume with brown sheared fur cape,bonnet,fancy fob with watch,undergarments,shoes.