#59

Pair, German Bisque Miniature Dolls in Folklore Costumes
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$1,100
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Description
7" (18 cm). Each has solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, blue glass inset eyes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition five piece body with dowel at top of torso that extends into head as attachment, painted shoes and stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Germany, maker unknown, circa 1880. Value Points: the early bisque pair have rare body style, original silk and velvet folklore costumes.