#66

All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market with Original Costumes and Accessories
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$600
sold
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Description
4.5" (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,blue glass inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,closed mouth,blonde mohair wig,wearing original silk costume and wide-brimmed pressed felt hat. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany for the French market,circa 1890. Value Points: all original costume,the little boy carries a carved bone violin and carved bone birdcage with hinged door,both French and beautifully constructed,circa 1885.