Lot No. 093

Lot 93.

All original French Fashion Poupee 13″ (33cm) 1890s. Pale bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, unmarked. Blue paperweight, almond-shaped eyes with angled lashes, black upper eyeline, fine upper brush-stroked long arched brown brows. Pierced ears with blue drop earrings. Closed pink mouth with red peak accents and centreline, soft blush cheeks. Blonde mohair wig attached to cork pate. Kid leather gusset jointed body with composition arms, broken at right the ankle and left toes, both covered with socks over melting body/boots. Original burgundy silk fitted walking out ensemble with twelve rugby lace up buttons, and lace trim, some fabric melting, central gold silk inserted at lower flare, o/undergarments, matching silk handbag, brown velvet hat, and a burgundy bow.

$700 – $900