#182

Circle/Dot Model, by Leon Casimir Bru
Live Auction

$16,500
sold
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Description

18" (46 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head on kid- edged bisque shoulderplate with sculpted bosom and shoulderblades, almond shaped brown glass enamel inset eyes with dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, mauve blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined spaded lips, defined chin, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, curved upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle/dot symbol). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful bisque enhances the deeply modeled features, the model has rarer defined painting of teeth on white space between lips, sturdy body, antique costume.