#147

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier,Size 5
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$2,300
sold
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes with paperweight-like depth,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French poupee lady body with gusset-jointing at hips,knees and elbows,stitched and separated fingers,nicely costumed in frail antique silk gown,black silk bonnet,undergarments,leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Gaultier,circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful eyes complemented by changeable-blue silk satin gown,lovely original wig.