Plaster pates are often found on Kestner all-bisques. Comments: Exceptional and beautifully modeled and painted doll equal in quality to many larger Kestner dolls.The wig is original blonde mohair over plaster pate. The mouth is closed with an accent line between lips. The doll has glass sleep eyes, feathered brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, and eye corners. Legs are also shapely with defined knees and tiny ankles. Torso is very shapely with a waist and defined navel. Arms are modeled in the bent position at elbows, cupped right hand and clasped left hand. Characteristics: Round-faced with swivel head.Marks: The doll is marked '1' on the head and torso.However, this does not always hold true where luxurious fabrics are used, and outfit construction is of excellent quality. Another generalization is that French fashion dolls in regional costumes sell for less than those in city or 'town' costumes. An all-original outfit adds to the value of the doll. Notably, these are very early dolls such as Huret or others from the early 1860s. Market report: Although painted eye French Fashion dolls tend to sell for less than glass-eye dolls, there are some exceptions.Doll wears a brass-stamped 'Coeur coulant' necklace and carries a woven basket of eggs. The doll's shoes are wooden and leather sabots.

Doll wears an elaborate costume from Puy-de-Dome in L'Auvergne. Outfit includes luxurious fabrics, including silks and velvets. Comments: Lovely doll is identical to the earliest signed poupee models from Bru.French kid fashion body with a shapely torso, one-piece arm and legs, and separated fingers.

The doll has a hint of a smile. Brunette mohair wig over a cork pate.

Characteristics: Doll has a bisque shoulder head and painted facial features.

DATE of production: Very early poupee, circa 1865.

French Bisque Poupee in Costume of L'Auvergne, France

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