#224

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier in Antique Costume
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$2,100
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,pale blue glass enamel inset eyes,delicately-painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French kid gusset-jointed body with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful bisque and painting,fine sturdy body,wearing beautiful antique brown silk gown with blue trim undergarments,silk bonnet,leather ankle boots,and having original wig with original paper label "3" indicating matched size to head.