#27

Fine All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market
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$4,100
sold
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Description
5" (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,brown glass sleep eyes,painted lashes and lightly feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted black high laced heeled boots,maroon velvet costume. Condition: generally excellent,two pinflakes at stringing holes. Marks: 1 (head and arms). Comments: probably Simon and Halbig for the French market,circa 1885. Value Points: especially pretty mignonette with lovely facial expression.