#80

German All-Bisque Mignonette, 886, by Simon and Halbig
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$1,900
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Description
The pale complexioned all-bisque doll has swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, almond-shaped brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircling the eyesockets, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two square- cut upper teeth and one lower tooth, unpierced ears, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with modelled bent elbows, cupped hands, defined thumbs, blue ribbed stockings with black two- strap heeled shoes. The doll wears antique blue silk taffeta dress with lace trim, lace ruffed bonnet, undergarments, blue bead necklace, and owns a paper mache and flannel lamb with blue decorative bows. Signed 886 S 5 H. 9" (23 cm). Imperceptible, tiny flake on inside baby finger.