#14

German All-Bisque Mignonette with Au Nain Bleu Original Label
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$1,900
sold
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Description
5.5" (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head,cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes,delicately feathered brows,painted curly lashes,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,blonde mohair curly wig,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted above-the-knee black stockings and brown one-strap shoes,silk costume and undergarments included. Condition: excellent except chip on back upper rim of right leg. Marks: Au Nain Bleu (original paper label on back torso). Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig for the French market,circa 1890. Value Points: exquisite features of tiny face,original Parisian doll boutique label.