#28

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Costume
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$2,200
sold
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Description
6" (15 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth, one square cut lower tooth, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with blue rims, peach two strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 118 2 (head) 2 (inside legs). Comments: for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: the exquisite little girl has rare color boots, square cut teeth, wears elaborate original silk costume and matching feathered bonnet.