About this selection

Open-eyed models have a fixed gaze, usually in acrylic or cut glass, with rooted lashes on the more carefully made pieces.

The quality of a gaze rests on three things: the size of the pupil relative to the iris, how deeply the eye is set into the socket, and the presence of a slight wet highlight. When all three are right, the effect is striking.

These models suit display better than carrying: an open-eyed baby settled in a moses basket draws more attention than a sleeping one.