#522

Two Early All-Bisque Mignonettes for the French Market
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$1,200
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Description
3 1/2" (9 cm.) and 5". Each is all-bisque with swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,closed mouth,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,including larger doll with desirable long blonde mohair braids,painted black ankle boots and white socks,muslin chemise,and small doll with factory-original aqua silk frock and coiffe,painted two-lace shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market,circa 1885. Value Points: original costume on smaller,gorgeous face with exquisite painting and long mohair wig on larger.