#87

Beautiful French Painted Eye Poupee with Mystery Markings and Fine Early costume
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$6,400
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Description

8.3" (21 cm.) Pale bisque shoulder head with very plump facial modeling, painted blue eyes with prominent eyelids enhanced by painted lashes and red eyeliner, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing, shapely torso, stitched and separated fingers. condition: generally excellent. Marks: G (or C or 6,impressed at back). Comments: mystery maker, the doll is similar to the early signed painted eye doll by Bru that appeared as two-faced bebe or poupee. Value Points: beautiful doll with expressive features, wonderful antique gown of blue pique with handmade lace and soutache trim, undergarments, leather shoes, bonnet.