#12

Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows,Original Costume
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$2,500
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Description
5 " (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head,pale bisque,cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes,lightly-feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,slender bisque torso,elongated legs with bare feet,bisque arms with peg-jointing at the shoulders and ball-jointed at elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: BTE. Comments: Fernand Sustrac from his 1877 patent for this mignonette; the doll was known as "poupee de poche" (pocket doll). Value Points: very rare model with jointed elbows,beautiful face,original costume.