Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Jointed Elbows

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5" (13 cm.) All-bisque with solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, perfectly oval face, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, ball-jointing at elbows, bisque bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, the mignonette was presented as "poupee a poche" (pocket doll) in reference to its tiny size. Value Points: rare jointed elbows and bare feet, most charming face with hint of smile, original costume.