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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very plump face, pale complexion, narrow blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with slightest hint of smile on pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with shapely torso, ball-swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles. Condition: generally excellent, very faint old hairline at right side of crown (may be original), original body finish albeit scuffed and two thumbs broken. Marks: H. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the earliest version of his deposed poupee model with letter marking (indicating size), and with original distinctive Bru wooden body, circa 1867. Value Points: most expressive and compelling presence, very fine quality of bisque and painting, original wig, rare body with elaborate articulations and wearing original fine costume, undergarments, accessories.