Two German Black Bisque Mignonettes in Original Presentation Box

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8" x 8" box. 3 1/2" dolls. Two black-complexioned all-bisque dolls each have black glass enamel eyes, closed mouth, black fleecy wig, jointed arms and legs, painted white stockings and black one-strap shoes, original maroon silk wrap over cotton dress, undergarments. They are arranged within a paper-decorated box with glass window front and gilt paper edging. Within the box are four pieces of antique dollhouse furniture finished in maroon silk upholstery and stencilled designs. CONDITION: Generally excellent. COMMENTS: Dolls are probably Kuhnlenz, circa 1890, the arrangement made for the French market at that time. VALUE POINTS: Perfectly preserved condition, the two dolls having fine rich complexions with character like expressions.