SUPERB ALL-ORIGINAL FRENCH BISQUE POUPEE WITH ORIGINAL “MAISON ALPH-GIROUX” LABEL. Marks: 2 (head and shoulder); alph. Giroux 43 Boulv. Des Capucines Paris (body label). 16”. Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, inset cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes, multi-stroked and arched brows, pierced-in ears, closed mouth, accented lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wood body with tenon jointes at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, flange joint at waist, wears original blue silk fashion gown with lace trim, velvet bonnet, blue bead earrings, leather purse with ornate belt hook, dark leather slippers. Commentary: Luxury poupee with finest quality pale bisque and lovely facial painting, fabulous original costuming and original paper label from the prestigious Paris store of Maison Giroux, circa 1865; shoes very worn, otherwise excellent. Head attributed to Simmone.