#239

Two German All-Bisque Mignonettes for the French Market in Original Costumes
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$2,000
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Description
5" (13 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on bisque torso,blue glass inset eyes,painted features,closed mouth,blonde mohair wig,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs; the girl with especially beautiful face,long soft curls,wearing original turquoise silk dress and having painted high blue stockings with black high laced boots,and the boy wearing his original maroon velvet jacket and cap,and short knickers. Excellent condition. Circa 1885.