#171

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Bare Feet,Enigmatic Smile
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Description
5" (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,almond-shaped blue glass inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,blonde mohair wig,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,bare feet,wearing pretty antique bronze gold silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1880. Value Points: most artistic quality of facial painting on the tiny doll with lips painted in a slight enigmatic smile,exquisite detail of lashes.