#183

French Poupee by Gaultier in Costume of Arles, France
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$2,100
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15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, thick brush stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French poupee body with muslin torso, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 F.G. (scroll). Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1890. Value Points: superb original condition, the lady wears elaborate original costume from Arles in the Provence region of France including garnet sateen skirt with matching four-four fichu, four-fold lace fichu, double-faced gold Jeannette cross, and lace coiffe topknot with black velvet ribbon circlet, undergarments, stockings, shoes.