#173

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Dramatic Cobalt Eyes
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$700
sold
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Description
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head with cut pate,on kid-edged bisque torso,large cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with bare feet,antique muslin and lace dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French,circa 1880. Value Points: the rich cobalt blue color of eyes is enhanced by their especially large and dramatic size on the rare early barefoot girl.