#523

Very Fine French All-Bisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows and Original Costume
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$2,000
sold
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Description
5" (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on elongated kid-edged bisque torso,peg-jointed upper arms and hips,wooden-ball-jointed elbows,bare feet,with cobalt blue glass enamel eyes,painted lashes and brows,tiny closed mouth with accented lips,original wheat blonde mohair wig,with factor original peach silk dress with lace and ruffle trim,silk-wrap shoes,woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: BTE. Comments: French,attributed to Schmitt et Fils,circa 1880. Value Points: very rare jointed elbow mignonette in beautifully-preserved condition with original silk dress and bonnet