#19

French All-Bisque Mignonette in Original Costume
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$800
sold
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Description
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso,dark glass inset eyes,painted features,closed mouth,light brown mohair wig,pin-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted white stockings with magenta rims,black four-lace painted ankle boots,original blue silk dress with lace trim. Condition: tiny cheek rub. Marks: 2/0. Comments: French,circa 1885. Value Points: endearing facial expression,all-original body with shapely legs and rare style of painted boots for this model.