#145

Lovely French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier in Original Costume
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$3,500
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Description

20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig with original ringlet curls and ribbons, kid gusset-jointed fashion body with shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 FG (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: wonderful unplayed with condition of the larger poupee with original wig, lovely bisque, very sturdy and clean body, and fine original costume of fitted plaid woolen suit with silver buttons and wonderful costume back, undergarments, blue leather boots, earrings.