Grand French Bisque Poupee with Very Beautiful Eyes by Gaultier

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25" (64 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue outer rims,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked arched brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth with pale accented lips,pierced ears,brunette human hair over cork pate,French kid poupee body with shapely torso,gusset-jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees,stitched and separated fingers,lovely costume with grey taffeta skirt and richly embroidered bodice,blouse,undergarments,old leather shoes,bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1875. Value Points: splendid eyes of great depth and clarity contrast the lovely pale bisque on the larger size 7 poupee.