Early All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market with Rare Pink Stockings

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6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,large cobalt blue glass inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,blonde mohair wig,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted pink stockings and black two-strap heeled shoes,antique silk boy's Sunday Best costume and hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head and torso). Comments: for the French market,circa 1884. Value Points: wonderfully-expressive large eyes and richly-painted features on the early all-bisque with rare pink-painted stockings and silk costume.