#218

French Bisque Poupee with Cobalt Blue Eyes,Signed B.S.
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$2,700
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with plump facial modeling,brilliant cobalt blue glass enamel eyes,dark eyeliner,delicately-feathered lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,un-pierced ears,light brown mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with shapely torso,gusset-jointing at hips,knees and elbows,stitched and separated fingers,wearing beautiful antique silk costume,undergarments,leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B.4 S. Comments: attributed to Blampoix,circa 1865. Value Points: pleasing expression with contrasting pale cobalt blue eyes,very sturdy body.