#64

French Bisque Poupee with Kid-Over-Wooden Body and Distinctive Face
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$10,000
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$3,500 / $4,500
Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid-over-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: superb and rare example with distinctive portrait-like face, original wig, original rare body in very fine condition and wearing fine antique costume with undergarments, jewelry, leather shoes marked C.C.