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$650
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sold
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- Estimate
- $500 / $700
Description
6" (15 cm.) All-bisque doll with swivel head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings and brown two-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, the mignonettes were described in French Etrennes catalogs as "poupees a poche" (pocket dolls) in reference to their tiny size. Value Points: especially dear face with gentle smile.