#179

French Bisque Poupee in Original Costume
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$3,000
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16" (41 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body with shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent, very faint 1" hairline at crown rim. Marks: 2. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: pretty poupee wears original (frail) two piece fashion gown, undergarments, bonnet, and wonderful leather ankle boots signed C.G.