#321

Two French All-Bisque Mignonettes in Antique Costumes
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$1,900
sold
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Description

6" (15 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pert smile, mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs. Condition: boy has section broken and reglued on torso, girl has hairlines on face, torso chips, sold as is. Comments: for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: having beautiful faces, the swivel head pair have fancily painted boots (the girl with heeled grey boots), and original silk costumes.