#355

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Unusual Large Blue Glass Cobalt Eyes
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$850
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Description
4 1/2" (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, large blue glass enamel inset eyes with thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1884. Value Points: the larger eyes with especially dramatic eye decoration are very pleasing, rare bare feet.