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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, daintily-accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with square cut collarette, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, lovely costume of vintage fabrics. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, his deposed model depicting woman with slightly-smiling expression, believed to be a portrait of the Empress Eugenie. Value Points: gorgeous example of the beloved doll with finest bisque and painting, original very sturdy and clean kid body.