#500

French Bisque Poupee Head attributed to Blampoix
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$1,200
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Description

6.5" (17 cm.) Pale bisque shoulder head with plump facial modeling, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B 9 S. Comments: Blampoix, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful large size with dramatic eyes contrasting the pale bisque, wearing luxurious magenta velvet antique bonnet.