French Bisque Poupee with Rare Kid-over-Wooden Body and Bisque Hands

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16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,narrow blue glass enamel eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,arched feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,stretched-kid over wooden body with shapely torso,dowel-jointing at hips,knees,shoulder and elbows,bisque lower arms and separately-sculpted curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1868. Value Points: rare body style allowing for nicely posed poupee,wearing antique ensemble including black velvet bonnet,opera glasses,black fitted jacket,red woolen skirt,undergarments,leather ankle boots,bone-handled parasol. Two additional antique day dresses are also included.