#169

Poupee by Gaultier with Bisque Hands
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15" (38 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, grey glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset- jointed fashion body, kid-over-wooden upper arms, dowel jointed elbows, bisque forearms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely Parisienne has choice bisque and painting, rare bisque hands, lovely antique costume comprising dotted Swiss and grey silk taffeta gown, silk bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes.