#93

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier in Lovely Antique Costume
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$1,200
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22" (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted features,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French kid gusset-jointed poupee body,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent,very faint 1" hairline at forehead crown rim. Marks: 6 F.G. Comments: Gaultier,circa 1875. Value Points: lovely bisque and expression,beautiful spiral-threaded eyes,wearing fine antique silk costume in mauve and ivory silk,with purple velvet bonnet,undergarments,kid shoes.