#159

Mignonette in Normandy Costume
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$2,000
sold
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Description

5" (13 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips and slight smile, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted white stockings and blue two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful mignonette enhanced by antique blue silk gown, elaborate original Normandy coiffe and fichu.