#72

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Trousseau in Presentation Case
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$2,400
sold
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Description
5" (13 cm). Bisque swivel head with elongated throat, on kid-edged slender bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, original blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful face on the tiny doll with original wig in long braids that cascade below her hips, original muslin gown, slip, shawl and cap, with two additional original dresses and hankie, all preserved in unusual blue silk lined gilded metal basket woven to appear as though wicker.