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354. French All-Bisque Mignonette in Lovely Presentation 14” (36 cm.) x 9” box. 5” doll. Solid-domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brilliant blue glass eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful mignonette with original costume, and presented in basket with four additional costumes and bonnets. $800/1200

355. Lovely French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes 16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with plump face, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig with cork pate, gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful bisque contrasts the brilliant eyes, very sturdy original body, original red silk gown, undergarments, leather boots, coral jewelry. $1200/1700 355.

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