#742

Beautiful French Bisque Poupee with Fine Antique Costume
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$1,700
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22" (56 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with expressive downcast lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid poupee body with gusset jointing, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: right forehead broken and reglued, tiny chip on left upper eyelid, body very sturdy and fresh. Comments: circa 1860, French. Value Points: exceptional beautiful with expressive character features, original early wig, wearing superb antique costume with undergarments, leather boots.