#53

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Wig and Costume in the 18th Century Style
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$1,700
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, long painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners closed mouth with full accented lips, white mohair wig in elaborate coiffure, peg-jointed elongated bisque arms and legs, painted socks with blue rims, brown two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: rarer large size mignonette with beguiling expression, beautiful eyes, wearing original silk costume and wig in the 18th century court style.