#50

Poupee with Patented Body by Clement
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$6,250
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Description

17" (43 cm). Bisque swivel head with very full cheeks, on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original lady styled hollow-leather body from the 1866 body patent of Pierre Victor Clement, with leather-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre Victor Clement, circa 1866. Value Points: very rare model is superb original condition, wonderfully preserved body, choice bisque with portrait like expression, fine original gown, undergarments, shoes.