#48

German All-Bisque Mignonette with Especially Beautiful Expression
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$1,900
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap heeled shoes, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1885, Value Points: the larger all-bisque has especially beautiful gentle expression, finest bisque.