#8

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Exceptional Original Gown and Wig
Live Auction

$3,800
sold
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head,grey/blue glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gaultier,circa 1875. Value Points: virtually unplayed with doll,with beautiful bisque and very sturdy original body,wearing extraordinary original costume of cream silk satin and silk faille with pearl buttons,bead-crusted embroidery,extended train with some frailty,undergarments,matching silk slippers marked M.G.,original earrings and superb original coiffure.