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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, narrow blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with gently upturned lip corners in enigmatic smile, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in elaborate coiffure, cork pate, kid poupee body with square-cut collarette, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F (head) G (shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the distinctive portrait model was deposed by him in 1872 and is considered an apogee of his designs. Value Points: the very beautiful poupee has original very sturdy and clean body, finest quality bisque, original wig, antique gown of embroidered tulle, undergarments, bonnet, and blue kidskin slippers.