#390

Beautiful French Bisque Poupee with Gesland Body and Original Costume
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$3,200
sold
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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,grey glass enamel inset eyes with darker outer rims,dark eyeliner,painted dark lashes,feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,padded stockinette over metal armature body to allow infinite articulation,bisque hands,lower legs and feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gaultier with deposed Gesland body from the original Pannier design,circa 1875. Value Points: exquisitely-sculpted bisque hands and feet on the rare-bodied doll,beautiful large eyes,choice bisque,and wearing original ivory satin gown with lavish lace and silk trim,multi-layered matching undergarments with generous lace,ivory silk stockings,ivory kidskin shoes.