#71

French Bisque Poupee,Size H,by Leon Casimir Bru w/Wooden Articulated Arms
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19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,glass enamel inset eyes with rare grey iris and violet/blue iris rim known as "tri-color" eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with hint of smile,accented pale lips,ears pierced into head,original blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with square-cut collarette,gusset-jointing at hips and knees,wooden arms and hands with dowel-jointing at shoulders,elbows and wrists,included is antique costume. Condition: generally excellent,right thumb reglued. Marks: H (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1867,from his earliest letter series poupees,the slightly-smiling model preceded his deposed smiling poupee. Value Points: rare model with lovely bisque and painting,original signed head and shoulders,original Bru body with rare wooden arms.