VERY RARE FRENCH BISQUE POUPEE WITH EBONY COMPLEXION AND ORIGINAL COSTUME. Marks: None visible. 17”. Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate with rich, ebony complexion, inset dark brown paperweight eyes, lightly painted brows, closed mouth with coral lips, black curly lambs wool wig over cork pate, dark brown kid fashion body with kid-over-wood upper arms and long brown bisque arms, gusset joints at hips and knees, original gold silk gown with extended train, layered underclothing, red leather ankle boots. Commentary: Beautiful circa 1870’s rare model poupee with smooth flawless complexion, fine quality bisque, excellent original body, original costume. Estimate: $3500/4500.