#96

Early All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market
33 Watching
Live Auction

Zu*****+5
$2,800
sold
Hero Image
Click image to enlarge
Estimate
$1,100 / $1,300
Description
7 1/2" (19 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with original blue ribbons, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high stockings and blue two-strap heeled boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1882, the all-bisque dolls were marketed in Parisian Etrennes catalogs as mignonettes. Value Points: especially beautiful example, the doll has original wig, body and beautiful antique costume.