#11

German All-Bisque Mignonette,Probably Simon and Halbig,for the French Market
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$1,800
sold
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head with plump rounded face on kid-edged bisque torso,cobalt blue enamel inset eyes,painted curly lashes,single-stroke brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs in shorter toddler shape,painted magenta socks with darker rims and brown one-strap shoes,magenta silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig,for the French market,circa 1885. Value Points: very rare model with most endearing expression,rare color and style of painted shoes and socks.