#343

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with All-Wooden Fully-Articulated Body
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18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden fully-articulated body with jointing at shoulder, elbows, hips and knees, well-costumed in fitted gown, undergarments, brown leather boots, jewelry. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful poupee with delicate bisque and artistic painting of lips, articulated wooden body.