Bisque Head Smiling Lady Doll by Bru

Description:

Bisque Head Smiling Lady Doll by Bru, France, late 19th century, back of head impressed "E," with blonde wig, pale blue paperweight eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, gusseted kidskin body, ivory taffeta bodice and skirt with applied floral and vine decoration, cotton and flannel undergarments, and brown faux leather boots; together with a second outfit including a black and green silk bustle skirt, a black and green silk bodice, a white silk and straw bonnet with applied floral decoration, two kidskin gloves, two leatherette boots, three gold-tone hair combs, a gold-tone pocket watch, and white cotton undergarments.

Provenance: Formerly property of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Estimate $500-700


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