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16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very pale complexion, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with slightly-upturned lip corners, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden fully-articulated body with ball-swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, wearing black patterned silk gown with silk wrap decorated with braid and fringe, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, 1867, the first period model of their smiling poupee, and 1867 deposed wooden body, which is very rare to find. Value Points: rare poupee, with exquisite delicately-complexioned bisque complemented by brilliant eyes, finest luxury body with extra articulations.