#105

French Bisque Poupee with Cobalt Blue Eyes and Lovely Antique Costume
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$1,500
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with plump face, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark all-around eyeliner and delicately-painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupee body. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy with few patches. Comments: French, Barrois, circa 1860. Value Points: brilliant cobalt blue eyes contrast the pale complexion, lovely antique costume.