#12

Wonderful French All-Bisque Mignonette with Trousseau and Trunk
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$1,700
sold
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on elongated bisque torso,blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted curly lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with piquant smile,accent line between the lips,original blonde mohair wig with hip-length braids,peg-jointed slender arms and legs with painted white socks and black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent,minor overpaint on upper left leg. Marks: 13 (arms and legs). Comments: French,circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful mignonette with expressive features,rare boots,wearing antique dotted Swiss dress with lace edging,woven bonnet,and along with six additional ensembles,chemise,and some accessories,with leather-covered wooden domed trunk.