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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue outer irises, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose-bushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, clean one-line reglue at wrist. Marks: 0 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the first bebe model by the firm, circa 1878. Value Points: wonderful expression and quality of bisque and painting on the rare size 0 bebe, original body, fine antique costume including lace dress, undergarments, woven bonnet and leather shoes signed Bru Jne Paris 0.