#148

French Bisque Poupee with Beautiful Original Costume and Shoes
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$1,600
sold
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head,painted blue upper glancing eyes,black upper eyeliner,single-stroke brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,kid poupee body with shapely torso,mitten-style hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gaultier,circa 1870. Value Points: the doll wears a very fine antique folklore costume with blue woolen gown (having some fraility on arms) decorated with black lace,pleated fichu,black silk apron with two pockets and lace trim,lace cap,wonderful undergarments,and early black leather slippers.