#248

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows in Original Costume
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$2,000
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$1,400 / $1,700
Description
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged slender bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, ball-jointing at elbows, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, when the petite mignonettes were first presented in Paris Etrennes catalogs. Value Points: beautiful doll with rare jointed elbows, wearing original aqua silk dress.