#160

Petite Very Rare French Bisque Poupee with Signed Clement Hollow Leather Body
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$7,000
sold
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14" (36 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder plate with deposed neck articulation system allowing the head to tilt side-to-side as well as the traditional swivel,cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with pale accented lips,ears pierced into head,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,body of "blown" hollowed molded leather with shapely torso,dowel-jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Vtr Clement Solidite Garante (green stamp on torso). Comments: Pierre-Victor Clement,circa 1867. Value Points: the beautiful petite poupee combines the rare deposes of Clement (hollow leather body) and Dehors (neck articulation),and is beautifully-preserved with original wig,pate,body,and wearing lovely antique blue silk gown with hooped muslin petticoat and undergarments.