French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Gesland Body

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19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, metal armature body with padded stockinette cover, bisque hands, bisque lower legs and bare feet, wearing lovely antique white summer dress with capelet sleeves, cape, undergarments, stockings, leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, with deposed body made by Gesland designed to allow infinite articulation of the body, circa 1872. Value Points: pristine condition of bisque doll and rare body, beautifully sculpted bisque hands and feet.