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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulder plate,plump cheeks contrast a pale
complexion,small blue glass enamel inset
eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented
nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with smiling
expression,accent line between the lips,pierced
ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid poupee
body with square-cut
collarette,gusset-jointing,wearing fine antique
gown of muted purple/brown plaid with black velvet
gowns,pockets,and cuffs,black silk bonnet with
purple silk ribbons,black leather boots marked "2"
with Huret-style soles,undergarments. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: F. Comments: Leon
Casimir Bru,the earliest version of his classic
smiling poupee,circa 1865. Value Points: rare
signed model by Bru with angelically-serene
face,original body,original wig,beautiful costume.