#15

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Silk Dress
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$850
sold
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Description
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted white stockings and two-strap brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, the little dolls were marketed as "poupees de poche" (pocket dolls) indicating their precious petite size. Value Points: beautiful face, the doll is enhanced by wearing coral silk and lace antique costume.