#121

Pair,French Bisque Bride and Groom by Gaultier with Original Costumes
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$2,100
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11" (28 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,closed mouth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid poupee body with kid arms. Condition: generally excellent,bride's gown frail. Marks: 3/0 (head) F.G. 3/0 (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1887; beneath the original costumes,the doll bodies are wrapped in old French newspapers dated 1887. Value Points: the pair of petite poupees are wearing their original bride and groom wedding costumes.