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Description
18" (46 cm.) Black-complexioned bisque shoulder head with uniquely-modeled
features,slender facial modeling,defined upturned nose,black glass inset eyes with modeled
eyelids,painted black lashes and brows,slightly-parted lips with two rows of tiny teeth,pierced
ears,original ornamental headdress over original cork pate,black all-wooden fashion body
with dowel articulation at shoulders,elbows,wrists,thighs,knees and ankles. Condition:
generally excellent. Comments: French,attributed to Bru,the doll was likely created as an
exclusive presentation for International Exposition in Paris,either 1867 or 1878; one other
identical facial model with swivel head and kid body has been located. Value Points:
extraordinarily beautiful and rare portrait poupee has choice lustrous complexion,wooden
articulated body,and is wearing superb original costume of multi-layered original silk and
velvet with metallic threads,with matching headdress,necklace and ankle bracelet.