#263

French Bisque Brown-eyed Doll by Gaultier with Stylish Costume
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$2,700
sold
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined shaded lips,pierced ears,brunette human hair,adult lady body with shapely torso,fully- jointed limbs. Condition: generally excellent,body not original but is nicely matched. Marks: F 6 G. Comments: Gaultier,head circa 1885,body circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful face and painting,the lady body has its factory original costume of the Edwardian era of ivory silk and rose crepe pleated trim on collar and shoulders,matching bonnet.