$6,600
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Description
14" (36 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulderplate, almond shaped pale
blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner
encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, arched
feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye
corners, closed mouth with accented lips
emphasizing the slight smiling expression,
pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork
pate, French kid fashion body with shapely
torso, square-cut collarette, gusset jointed
hips, bisque forearms and hands with
separately sculpted fingers. Condition:
generally excellent, body especially sturdy.
Marks: D (head and shoulderplate).
Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1873.
Value Points: in pristine unplayed with
condition, with choice bisque, the poupee
owns four couturier quality gowns of the 1870
era. Included is a letter detailing the doll's
history: "My name is Clara Viola and I was
born in 1877. I belong to Miss Geraldine
Yerrington of Ross, California. I am no flapper,
and have never show[n] my legs. It is very bad
taste. My clothes were made from my great
aunt's trousseau". The doll is being sold by
the original family.