~~~ Rare Teen Expression Smiling Poupee by Maison Bru ~~~
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Please refer to our stock # 656 when inquiring.
Rare to find smiling poupee with wood arms and lovely Teenage expression of the very popular " Mona Lisa Bru " Poupee from Maison Bru ......... one of the best French Doll Factory in Paris at the 19th. century !
This rare teen expression model has 16 ( 41 cm ) an wonderful smiling poupee which look´s like an larger girl ! Has very choice bisque and exquisitely painting , original body with wooden arms and marvelous enfantine muslin clothing.
Mademoiselle has an finest pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , stunning light blue inset glass eyes and finest painting of long lashes and feathered brows. Closed mouth with upturned lip corners for her lovely smile on her mouth. Pierced ears and pretty blonde replaced mohair wig over cork pate . Head size mark at back ............... E
Original sturdy and clean kid body with gusset jointing at hips and wooden arms with delicate hands and perfect fingers , dowel-jointing at shoulders , elbows and wrist .
Most beautiful wearing with muslin enfantine Fashion Doll dress , lovely bonnet , set of under garments with cotton crinolin skirt ,stocking and replaces leather booties .
Her complete condition is generally excellent and all original ............ with perfect bisque , free of damage , chip , hairline or repair ..... note a not disturbing and hard to see small factory flaw pale bright spot at her cheek .
Body condition are also generally excellent with perfect wood arms and hands, body is very clean and sturdy !!
France by Leon Casimir Bru Paris .... circa 1870 / 72
The girl comes with her best friend ... an little dog who love her so much !!!! :))
The large Mignonette at one of my pictures is sold !!
Please let me know if you have any question or of you need more or special pictures and thank you to your interest on my Doll - Shop !
Layaway are always welcome, please ask about ..... thank you !!!