French Bisque Head Poupee Doll with Wardrobe

Lot: 7033

Late 19th Century.
Late 19th Century fine face with blonde wig over cork, brown painted eyebrows and eyelashes, fixed brown glass eyes, sweatheart closed mouth, over jointed and articulated kid body, with bisque porcelain lower arms. The doll is accompanied by a period trunk, with a very extensive wardrobe, including several late 19th Century two piece silk and trim day,afternoon and evening dresses, as well as a winter wardrobe of heavy weight woolen garments and accessories. The doll and her wardrobe fit into her original wood trunk. At the bottom, newspapers dating to 1951 nestle with the doll, from the time of the last owners girlhood.
Unmarked.
Approximate dimensions: The doll 12 inches high the trunk 10 1/4 high x 14 inches wide x 9 1/2 inches deep..
Condition: The bisque head is in very good condition, with a few scattered, very light scuffs. The arms are loose and need restitching to the body. The kid body is dirty. The wardrobe appears to be in very good condition, with some standing dirt. The chest is tired, peeling paper, handle /strap loose, hinges on inner compartments loose. Despite these condition issues, this is a great opportunity to buy a 19th Century poupee with a terrific wardrobe. The trunk has its key.

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