#134

Beautiful German All-Bisque Miniature with Fine Antique Costume, Rare Boots
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$1,600
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Description
7" (18 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso of plump-faced girl, blue glass inset eyes, well-painted curly lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms with modeled bent elbows and curled fingers, peg-jointed shapely legs with tiny ankles, white painted stockings and plum-painted boots with black spats and heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: lovely bisque and painting, rare color of boots, beautiful antique silk costume and bonnet.