#218

Poupee with Fine Early Costume
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$2,900
sold
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16" (40 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, kid fashion body with shapely torso, kid legs with wooden dowel hinging at knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, tiny old rim flake on upper right eye, one finger broken. Marks: 3. Comments: attributed to Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: rare body style with wooden-jointed knees and bisque arms, gorgeous antique costume, leather shoes signed C.C., undergarments, original wig, included is French paper mache poodle with mohair ruff and collar, amber glass bead eyes.