#143

French Bisque Poupee by Huret
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$19,500
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17" (43 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head with rounded facial modeling and plump elongated throat, painted blue eyes with glazed highlight on lower eyes, heavy lids with thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the accented lips, auburn mohair wig, Huret carved wooden body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel waist, original metal hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Maison Huret, circa 1865. Value Points: very beautiful poupee with richly characterized lidded eyes enhanced by finest bisque and painting, antique Huret type costume of silk gown with white blouse, aqua cashmere hooded cape with soutache trim, ivory kidskin shoes signed "Huret A Paris".