#45

Petite French Bisque Poupee in Original Normandy Costume
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$2,100
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Description
12" (30 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, kid fashion body with shapely modelling, gusset-jointed hips. CONDITION: generally excellen, body especially sturdy except some finger discoloration. MARKS: 0. COMMENTS: Francois Gaultier, circa 1875. VALUE POINTS: The petite poupee, size 0, is in fine uplayed condition wears original folklore costume of the Normandy region of France.