French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Gesland Body in Lavish Costume

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19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes and dark eyeliner,feathered brows,accented nostrils,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French poupee body having padded stockinette over metal armature allowing for infinite posing,bisque hands and lower legs and feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulder plate) F.G. (shoulder plate). Comments: Gaultier,with unique body deposed by Pannier and produced by Gesland,circa 1870. Value Points: the beautiful lady with rare body,exquisitely-sculpted hands is wearing elaborate costume,as though attending the theatre or opera,of silk and crepe de chine,antique gown with silk fringe,white fur stole,white brimmed bonnet,undergarments,shoes,and bone opera glasses.