Bru - Doll Bru - 1850-1900 - France

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Cecilia Vicini Ronchetti
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11" (28 cm) antique doll attributed to Léon Casimir Bru in original box
Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, rounded facial modeling, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, original long mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body, shapely torso.
The rare little poupée has the most appealing sculpting, brilliant eyes that contrast with the pale bisque, and wonderful silk costume, original hat, underwear, leather black shoes, with an original cardboard box.

Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 2/0 (head) and 00 (shoulders).
Attributed to Bru, circa 1860, as indicated by body style and enigmatic smile that preceded the smiling Brevete model by Bru.

11" (28 cm) tall
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11" (28 cm) antique doll attributed to Léon Casimir Bru in original box
Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, rounded facial modeling, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, original long mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body, shapely torso.
The rare little poupée has the most appealing sculpting, brilliant eyes that contrast with the pale bisque, and wonderful silk costume, original hat, underwear, leather black shoes, with an original cardboard box.

Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 2/0 (head) and 00 (shoulders).
Attributed to Bru, circa 1860, as indicated by body style and enigmatic smile that preceded the smiling Brevete model by Bru.

11" (28 cm) tall
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Brand
Bru
Model/ Name
Bru
Period
1850-1900
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good
Packaging
in sealed box
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Private

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