#324

Gorgeous All-Bisque Miniature Doll in Original Costume for the French Market
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$3,100
sold
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,large blue inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims,painted lower lashes,feathered brows,black eyeliner,accented nostrils,closed mouth,accent line between the pale lips,blonde mohair wig,peg-jointed bisque arms and shapely legs with tiny ankles,painted white stockings to mid-thigh,painted high boots with nine painted laces. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1880,for the French market. Value Points: gorgeous face with large dreamy eyes,rare body,and wearing all-original lace and silk dress and matching bonnet.