#99

Petite French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, Original Signed Bru Shoes
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13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms and separately sculpted fingers, lovely magenta satin dress with embroidery, matching bonnet, undergarments, white kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle dot symbol) Bru Jne 2 (head) Bru Jne No. 2 (shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value points: most charming petite Bru bebe with very fine modeling, original body, perfect bisque hands, original signed Bru shoes.