#311

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Painted Brown Boots
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$1,600
sold
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Description
6 1/2" (17 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stocks and brown ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: large size mignonette with very beautiful expression, brilliant eyes, rare boots, and original silk costume.