#120

Very Beautiful French Bisque Poupee E.B. in Exquisite Original Gown
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$3,750
sold
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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,pale blue/grey glass enamel eyes,dark eyeliner,dark painted lashes,arched feathered brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with full outlined lips,pierced ears,auburn mohair wig in elaborate coiffure,kid poupee body with gusset-jointing and shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent,tiniest flake or firing flaw at inside corner of right eye. Marks: E. 4 B. Comments: Blampoix,circa 1870. Value Points: exquisite portrait-like face with very beautifully defined features,especially aquiline nose,and wearing splendid antique rose silk gown with black lace trim,extended train on both gown and petticoat,undergarments,leather boots.