Onsite
Highest Bidder
$5,500
Sold
sold
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- Estimate
- $3,000 / $4,000
Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with square-cut collarette and shapely body. Condition: generally excellent, body original and very sturdy. Marks: D. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1865, the early version of the 1872 smiling model. Value Points: very fine state of original preservation, beautiful facial painting with richly defined features, original costume of blue and cream wool with intricate lace and embroidery, matching hat, undergarments, and blue leather kid slippers.