Very RARE antique bisque French FG female fisherwoman doll by Francois Gaultier

Description

Extremely, rare
, 9" tall, very hard to find,
c.1870,
1st Period
,
FRENCH
antique bisque shoulderhead, fashion-type doll figure of a female fisherwoman
with
closed mouth
and enamel blue eyes, very well
defined eye lids, delicately molded, curly black hair
with
lots of brush marks and painted curls
. She has
a
fine twill cloth body with
antique wooden arms
and
wears tall black, waders (boots) with scalloped tops and
charming
French provincial costume
of black velveteen and silk striped skirt, matching black jacket and French tam with red scarf wrapped around her head. She carries her original, long wood fishing pole with wrapped netting and is in excellent condition with no hairlines, no chips or cracks, no repairs and no odors as she is from a smoke free home. Her clothing, as can be expected, has a few age splits, no stains or holes. These early French dolls are
quite difficult to find
and make extraordinary additions to your French doll collection. We have listed her, equally rare, male companion (
not included
in this listing) as shown in last photos. Please inquire if you want to purchase them together for a reduced price.
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