#106

French Bisque Poupee as Normandy Nanny with Bisque Child
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$4,750
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15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair over cork pate, shapely kid body with gusset-jointed elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (scroll) 2. Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1880. Value Points: with lovely bisque and very sturdy and firm original body, the poupee is wearing her original costume of a Normandy nanny including original elaborate coiffe, black velvet edged cap, matching gown, apron, undergarments, black leather shoes, original Jumeau earrings, and is carrying little bisque doll with lavish silk and lace gown.