#432

Two Rare French All-Bisque Mignonettes with Black Complexion
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$1,200
sold
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Description
4" and 5". Each is all-bisque with black complexion,and has a swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,peg-jointed elongated limbs,and bare feet,brown glass eyes,painted lashes and brows,closed mouth,black mohair wig,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent,largest has chip hidden on base of foot. Comments: for the French market,circa 1882,the little dolls were marketed as "poupees de poche" (pocket dolls). Value Points: rare black-complexioned mignonette are very hard to find,have charming faces and original costumes.