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Description
19" (48 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-
edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and
shoulder blades, blue glass enamel inset eyes
with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted
lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows,
accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed
mouth with shaded and outlined lips, defined
space between the lips, pierced ears, blonde
mohair wig over cork pate, original kid bebe body
with plump modeled, gusset jointing at hips and
knees, curved upper arms, bisque forearms, blue
silk dress. Condition: bisque head excellent, two
faint hairlines on shoulderplate, kid body
sturdy, bisque hands are new. Marks: (circle/dot
symbol on head) No. 6 (shoulderplate). Comments:
Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: very
deep modeling enhances the portrait like
expression, especially around the eyes and mouth,
choice bisque and painting.