#62

French Bisque Poupee from Barrois Signed E.G.
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$3,100
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm). Pale bisque swivel head with flat cut neck rim that pivots only side to side on matching bisque shoulderplate, plump facial modelling, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid fashion body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, silk gown with undergarments, leather shoes, faux-watch and fob. CONDITION: Bisque excellent, body excellent except hands worn, right hand restitched at wrist. MARKS: E. 3 Depose G. COMMENTS: Barrois for Mystery doll firm, E.G. using rare Heuret neck patent of 1861. VALUE POINTS: Beautiful early poupee with deposed neck attachment, rare signature.