#127

French Bisque Poupee Portraying Gentleman in Party Costume by Prevost-Huret
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18" (46 cm). Bisque socket head with very slender facial shape, strong cheek and chin bones, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, fringed brows, rosy eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in smiling expression, row of painted teeth between the accented lips, brunette mohair wig, French slender wooden body with swivel waist, jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, metal hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Huret 66 Rue de la Boetie. (body). Comments: Prevost-Huret, circa 1905. Value Points: very handsome figure with artistic painting, original body with original finish, wearing antique gentleman's evening party costume that includes top hat and party mask.