Onsite
Highest Bidder
$1,700
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sold
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- Estimate
- $900 / $1,100
Description
6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, brilliant blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, tiny accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue two-strap heeled shoes, lovely blue silk costume with lace trim. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882 when the miniature doll, referred to as "poupee de poche", first began to appear in Paris Etrennes catalogs. Value Points: very beautiful face with brilliant eyes, choicest bisque, lovely original wig and costume.