Lot Number:
6
14" (35 cm). Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass inset eyes,
painted lashes, delicately feathered brows,
accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth
with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair
wig over cork pate, French fashion body with
shapely muslin torso and legs, kid arms with
gusset-jointed elbows, stitched and separated
fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:
1. Comments: maker unknown, circa 1865. Value
Points: the beautiful early model poupee wears a
wonderfully preserved original folklore costume
from Brittany including elaborate lace coiffe and
black velvet "parure de cou".
Realized Price:
$4,000
Presale Estimate:
3500/4500