#101

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Wig and Costume
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$1,400
sold
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Description
5" (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, single-stroke brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig in elaborate coiffure, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white above-the-knees stockings, blue two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful little face enhanced by soft curls of original wig, original costume.