French Bisque Poupee with Splendid Eyes,by Gaultier with Rare Gesland Body

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19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,very deep blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French body with padded stockinette- over-metal armature designed to permit articulation,bisque hands,lower legs and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) FG 5 (shoulder plate). Bebe A. Gesland Brevete SGDG 5 Rue Beranger 5 Paris (body stamp). Comments: Gaultier,with original body deposed by Pannier and created by Gesland,circa 1875. Value Points: gorgeous eyes enhanced by lovely bisque,pristine body with well-sculpted bisque hands and feet,included is original gown,undergarments,bonnet and ankle boots.