#45

Collection of French All-Bisque Mignonettes
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$750
sold
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Each 2 1/2" (6 cm). Each has bisque swivel head loop-jointed to bisque torso, jointed bisque arms and legs with blue painted boots, painted facial features, closed mouth, mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1895, for the French market. Value Points: the ten little dolls each wear original factory costume representing various nationalities and traditions, the collection includes rare models including Turkish couple with dark complexion, and Russian couple with "jeweled" coiffe.