#499

Early Bisque Fashion Lady with Cobalt Blue Glass Eyes
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$2,400
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18" (46 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale bisque with softly blushed cheeks, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted dark lashes and lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, primly set lips, brunette mohair wig, kid lady body with stitch-jointed limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful facial modeling and painting, original wig, body, fine antique costume including tiny red leather shoes.