#49

French Poupee by Gaultier with Rare Gesland Body
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$4,400
sold
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Description

24" (61 cm). Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, dark blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, stockinette-covered padded body over metal armature allowing infinite articulation, bisque hands and lower legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (head) F.G. 7 (shoulder plate) (faint Gesland stamp on body). Comments: Gaultier with Gesland body based upon the original Pannier patents, circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful larger poupee with superb complexion, artfully sculpted bisque hands and bare feet, luxurious antique silk costume of gold silk and rose satin, matching rose slippers, undergarments.