#279

Grand French Paper Mache Poupee in Original Costume
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$2,700
sold
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Description
31" (79 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with oval-shaped face and elongated throat,black enamel inset eyes,black painted pate,delicately-painted lashes and brows,pierced nostrils,closed mouth,kid body with shapely torso and legs,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent,original finish is well-preserved with some typical small rubs. Comments: French,circa 1840,the Andreas Voit model with refined and stately presence. Value Points: rare grand-size model with original finish,original body,and wearing a superb original muslin gown with interwoven design and blue silk ribbons,undergarments,blouse,and slippers.