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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, metal armature body with padded stockinette cover, bisque hands, bisque lower legs and bare feet, wearing antique chemise and lace cap, ivory satin jacket is included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, with deposed body made by Gesland designed to allow infinite articulation of the body, circa 1872. Value Points: pristine condition of bisque doll and rare body, beautifully sculpted bisque hands and feet.