#134

Painted Eye Poupee by Francois Gaultier
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$1,500
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Description

13" (33 cm). Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair in short boyish fashion, sculpted detail of curls at forehead, painted blue upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, kid fashion body with gusset jointed, stitched and separated fingers, costumed as gentleman. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 2 G. Comments: Gaultier pere, circa 1870. Value Points: rare early signed poupee with painted eyes.