#337

French Bisque Poupee with Lovely Delicate Complexion
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$1,500
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight eyes with darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with one-piece long slender legs and shapely torso, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: rich decoration of eye liner and lashes beautifully contrasts the delicate bisque.