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Description
23" (58 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled
bosom and shoulder blades,very plump cheeks,blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark
eyeliner,painted curly lashes,mauve-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered
brows,shaded nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with defined painted teeth between the
outlined lips,pierced ears,original blonde lambswool wig over cork pate,kid bebe body with
gusset-jointing at hips and knees,bisque lower arms with separately-sculpted fingers,lovely
antique dress,undergarments,shoes,bonnet. Condition: generally excellent,some body repair
at joints. Marks: (circle/dot symbol on head) Bru Jne No. 8 (shoulder plate). Comments: Leon
Casimir Bru,circa 1880. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting enhancing the
captivating expression,deep paperweight eyes,lovely bisque,perfect hands.