#200

Poupee with Kid-over-Wooden Body, Trousseau
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$3,900
sold
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Description
15" (38 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, stretched-kid-over wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms with separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent, tiny eye rim flake, left thumb restored. Marks: 3. Comments: circa 1868. Value Points: rarer body style, included is gilt wooden chair with tufted seat cushion, marble top maplewood dressing table with hinged mirror, and a doll's trunk containing three additional gowns, bonnets, and various accessories including wooden handled parasol, gloves, brushes, combs, and such.