#428

Gorgeous Large All-Bisque for the French Market with Fancy Blue Shoes
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$3,800
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged elongated bisque torso,brown glass enamel inset eyes,painted dark lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,waist-length blonde mohair wig,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,slightly-cupped hands,painted knee-high white stockings and blue two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1885,for the French market. Value Points: exquisite face with beautiful painting,sweet expression,wearing beautiful aqua and ivory silk dress,undergarments,straw bonnet and basket,brooch with turquoise heart.