#255

French All-Bisque Doll with Original Costume, Along with Two Blue Tufted Chairs
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$550
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Description
4 1/2" (11 cm.) doll. Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pertly-shaped lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted umber socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: pert-faced little girl has rare painted socks and is wearing original white cotton dress, undergarments and bonnet. Included is a pair of French miniature balloon-backed salon chairs with ebony legs, blue silk tufted upholstery.