#90

French Bisque Poupee in Very Fine Early Velvet Costume
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$2,750
sold
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Description
25" (64 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder plate,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes and fringed brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth with shaded lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate,kid gusset-jointed poupee body with slender torso,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent,hairline at right shoulder. Comments: French,circa 1880,the Steiner head is more typically found on bebe body,and although not original is appropriately sized and of the era. Value Points: regal presentation,the lady doll wearing a fine early velvet and silk burgundy gown with aqua silk sash,matching bonnet,burgundy velvet purse,undergarments,leather shoes.