#179

Beautiful French Bisque Poupee with Superb Early Costume
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$3,600
sold
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,muslin stitch-jointed body with kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1860,the poupee appears to be original on this muslin body. Value Points: very beautiful portrait-like face with richly-defined and painted features,brilliant eyes,wearing superb early red wool twill dress and matching cape with soutache embroidery,undergarments,leather boots.