#122

French Bisque Doll as Party Favor
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$525
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2 1/2" L. head. A bisque head with blue glass eyes, painted features, has black painted mask, blonde mohair wig, wears blue silk party hat with silk rosettes, and is attached to lace collar frill with blue and ivory silk streamers decorated with silver bells. The party favor was designed for actual use at festive soirees in the same manner as wooden-handled marottes. Marked SL (intertwined on head). French, circa 1890. Fine unplayed with condition.