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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden body with deluxe-level dowel articulation at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, ball-swivel waist, original kid collarette. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D (head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1867, the earliest version of the smiling poupee with his original deposed wooden body style. Value Points: Rare early model with especially pretty face, original wig, fine original body finish.