#21

Petite French Bisque Poupee,Size 0,by Gaultier,with Fine Antique Costume
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$3,000
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted dark lashes,lightly feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with pale accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head) F.G. 0 (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1875. Value Points: in impeccable original condition with near perfect sturdy body,beautiful bisque and painting,the size 0 poupee wears her original antique costume including leather shoes marked B.V. indicating Brasseur-Videlier,the small but prestigious doll and doll trousseau firm whose product line included fine leather doll shoes.