#11

French All-Bisque Mignonette as Marquise with Original Costume
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$2,000
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5 1/2" (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged slender bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in elaborate Marquise coiffure decorated with ribbons and flowers, peg-jointed arms and legs, painted stockings and brown two-strap shoes with tiny heels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: most endearing gentle smile, choice bisque, original wig and costume.