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24" (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, luminous brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadows, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with modeled tongue tip, outlined shaded lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bebe body. scalloped edge collarette, kid-over-wooden upper arms, jointed bisque forearms and hands, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, beautiful vintage costume of aqua silk and ivory lace, undergarments, socks, Bru-like leather shoes signed C.M. Condition: generally excellent. one finger restored. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head) No 9 Bru Jne (shoulders) Bebe Bru...(original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, early Chevrot era, circa 1885. Value Points: the sought-after classic Bru bebe face is exquisitely achieved here, enhanced by finest bisque, complexion and painting, fine original body.