Beautiful French Bisque Early Period Smiling Poupee by Bru in Fine Original Costume

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20" (51 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,very plump cheeks,almond-shaped blue glass inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,arched feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with gentle enigmatic smile,outlined lips,ears pierced into head,brunette human hair over cork pate,French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,the first model of the smiling series,circa 1867. Value Points: especially beautiful poupee with lovely pale bisque,original sturdy body,wearing wonderful multi-layered costume comprising red woolen walking suit with black velvet trim,undergarments including hooped petticoat,stockings,early leather boots,black woolen coat whose fancy gilt buttons accent the gilt antique jewelry,feathered flannel hat,woolen knit muff.