
28" (71 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely arched brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with pale accented lips and hint of smile, blushed cheeks and eye shadow, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely waist, square cut kid collarette, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, antique costume comprising lovely white pique jacket with soutache trim, skirt, undergarments, lace cap with frou-frou ribbons, stockings, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M (head and shoulder plate) Depose M (forehead). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the year that the model was deposed by Bru. Value Points: very rare large size of the uniquely sculpted model with choice bisque and painting, original body.