#266

All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market in Ivory Silk Boy's Costume
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$600
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4" (10 cm.) Bisque swivel head with nearly-solid dome,small pate cut at crown,blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted facial features,closed mouth,blonde mohair wig,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted white stockings and black two-strap shoes,wearing antique ivory silk boy's costume with matching cap and silver toy sword. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1890,for the French market. Value Points: wonderful presentation of privileged young lad,swivel head,glass eyes.