#132

Petite French Bisque Miniature Doll with Rare Tipping Hat Mechanism
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$1,300
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Description
7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass inset eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,white mohair periwig,firm torso and legs,wire upper arms and upper legs,bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1875,the doll wears its original silk Marquis costume with sword and tricorn hat; when the doll is standing,and lightly pressed down,he lowers his hand,thus gallantly tipping his hat. Value Points: rare and delightful miniature French bisque doll with original costume and charming "tipping hat" action.