#210

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Rare Gesland Body
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$2,900
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate,large blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brushstroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,metal armature body for posing,with padded stockinette cover,bisque hands and bisque lower legs and feet,antique costume included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. 3. Comments: Gaultier,with rare style body produced by Gesland,circa 1870. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting,rare body,wonderful and perfect bisque hands and feet.