Onsite
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$4,600
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- Estimate
- $3,200 / $3,800
Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial model, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the richly-shaped lips, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed in rose and ivory silk in the French manner. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0. Comments: French, circa 1880, possibly Joanny. Value Points: unusual wide-eyed gentle expression enhanced by lovely bisque and decoration, original body finish, costume including unusual metal rose purse and leather ankle boots.