#221

Petite French Bisque Poupee in Original Costume
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$1,900
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11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, closed mouth with accented lips,blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid fashion body with tiny waist, one piece shapely arms and legs, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: very pretty tiny poupee is all original, wig signed 00,wearing Bourbonnais regional costume of France with red woolen gown trimmed with Alencon black lace, lace coiffe beneath woven chapeau named "A Deux Bonjours".