#103

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Antique Costume
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$950
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5" (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue two-strap heeled shoes, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, the petite mignonettes were described in French Etrennes catalogs as "poupees de poche" (pocket dolls). Value Points: pert expression is beautifully rendered on the early miniature doll.