#120

French Miniature Room with Original Furnishing and All-Bisque Dolls
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18" (46 cm.) l. x 9"h. x 9"d. A firm-sided room is constructed with unusual angled corners with reflective tin sheets (to suggest windows) under the lace curtains,and has original wall and floor papers. The windows have original patterned rose silk draperies and valances with lace edging and the set of parlor furniture is covered in the same rose silk fabric. The walls are decorated with four unusual paper medallions with purple background and white dancing figures,to suggest cameo carvings,and the furniture comprises painted white wood fireplace with mirror,piano with stool,side cabinet,fernery with flowers,dressing table,parlor table,settee,two arm chairs and two side chairs. Accessories included domed figure of little bisque boy,silvered clock with gilt metal figure,and flowers. There are three bisque miniature dolls,two with swivel head,all with glass cobalt byes and fine antique costumes. Excellent condition. For the French market,circa 1880.