Lot No. 098

Lot 98.

Superb French Bisque Fashion Poupee 17″ (43 cm) c1870. Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, rare outer blue circle, and dark eyeliner, rich mauve-blushed eye shadow, angled lashes, arched striated brows. Accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with peak accents and darker centerline, pierced ears with drop earrings, original blonde mohair wig and cork pate. French very good original kid poupee body with individual fingers, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Exceptional artistic quality of painting especially around the eyes, finest bisque, wearing lovely lavender silk couturier original costume with some front fade and lace trim, undergarments, lace hose, brown leather Antique heeled boots marked C.C. (Charles Carpentier), and a hat.

$2,500 – $3,500