#91

French Bisque Poupee in Fortune Teller's Costume
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$2,300
sold
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Description
13" (33 cm). Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French muslin poupee body with shapely torso, one piece leather arms, mitten hands. Condition: faint early hairline at back of head. Marks: 0. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1885. Value Points: the doll wears her original festivity costume portraying a fortune teller.