#357

French All-Bisque Mignonette in Original Costume
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$1,000
sold
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Description
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and black two-strap heeled shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1884. Value Points: especially pretty face with gentle smile on the early mignonette.