#168

Petite French Bisque Smiling Poupee,Size A,by Leon Casimir Bru
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$3,500
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer rims,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostril,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,original lambswool wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with square cut collarette,shapely torso and legs,gusset-jointed hips,stitched and separated fingers,lovely costume of aqua silk faille and burgundy silk with lace trim,beautiful antique burgundy velvet bonnet and gold kidskin ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,his deposed model depicting woman with gentle smiling expression,1872,this being the smallest size. Value Points: very dear size,with original body,having especially nice smiling expression and excellent bisque and painting.