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Description
15" (38 cm). Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel
inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered
brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed
mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head,
blonde mohair wig over cork pate, Bru kid fashion
body with gusset jointing, padded bosom, square
cut collarette. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 2 (head and shoulderplate). Comments:
attributed to Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1868. Value
Points: superb modeling of character like face
with upturned nose tip, defined chin, beautiful
pale bisque, wearing original (a bit frail)
bronze green silk gown with ivory trim,
undergarments, bonnet, leather boots.