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Very Precious French Bisque Petite Smiling Bru by Leon Casimir Bru,Size A
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$2,750
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered curvy brows,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with square-cut collarette,gusset-jointing at hips,shapely torso and limbs,stitched and separated fingers,antique (very frail) green silk gown,undergarments,stockings,shoes,jewelry and rare head-dress of beaded glass flowers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1872,the smiling model was deposed in that year. Value Points: gorgeous petite model with fine quality of bisque,original body in sturdy condition.