#134

Grand-Sized French Bisque Poupee Attributed to Blampoix with Early Costume
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$6,000
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Description
30" (76 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,unique head articulation allowing the head to tilt side-to-side as well as swivel,cobalt blue glass enamel eyes,painted lashes,lightly-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair ringlet curled wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing,stitched and separated fingers and toes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Blampoix,circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful pale complexion,extra neck articulation,wonderful antique costume highlighted by soutache embroidered pique jacket and firmly-woven early bonnet.