#42

Six French All-Bisque Lilliputians
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$750
sold
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Each 2 1/2" (6 cm). Each has bisque loop-jointed swivel head with painted facial features and mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890,the dolls were marketed under the term "Lilliputians" or "Les Nations" referring to the traditional costumes in which they were sold. Value Points: included are pair of Asian dolls, pair of Martinique dolls and pair of Alsatian dolls, each with original costume and having stylized complexion and wig.