#31

Rare French Bisque Poupee by Doleac with Maker
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$3,500
sold
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with deluxe attachment allowing the head to tilt side-to-side and nod forward,blue glass enamel inset eyes,lightly- painted lashes and feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with shapely torso and limbs,wearing beautiful antique white poupee gown,undergarments,kidskin slippers,bonnet and opera glasses. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L. Depose 4 D. Comments: Doleac & Cie,circa 1870,with 1867 deposed rare head articulation by Dehors lending a deluxe air of elegance in the posing of the doll. Value Points: rare signed poupee with luxury details of construction,and exquisite costume.