#98

Pair,Rare French All-Bisque Mignonettes in Original Costumes
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$1,900
sold
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Description
5" (13 cm.) Each has solid domed bisque swivel head on slender bisque torso,brown glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes,single- stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with glazed full lips,peg-jointed elongated bisque arms and legs,the boy with painted peach boots,the girl with black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1885,the mignonettes were first advertised in French Etrenne catalogs at that time. Value Points: each has very beautiful face and is wearing original elaborate folklore costume.