Beautiful Early Period French Smiling Poupee by Leon Casimir Bru with Wooden Arms

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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with delicately-accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with square-cut collarette, gusset jointing, wooden arms with dowel articulation at shoulders, elbows and wrists, separately-sculpted fingers, lovely antique costume, undergarments and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F (head and left shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, early period of his smiling poupee, circa 1867. Value Points: rare poupee with especially lovely face, original Bru body with articulated wooden arms.