#146

Poupee in Original Costume
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$4,500
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Description

22" (56 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped blue glass spiral threaded eyes, dark upper eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French gusset jointed fashion body with shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: circa 1875. Value Points: very unusual facial modeling with expressive features, excellent detail of painting, sturdy body with rarer separated toes, original aqua cashmere woolen gown, undergarments, gilt leather heeled shoes.