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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, brilliant blue paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, delicately painted teeth between the shaded lips, well-defined chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands, antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, minor professional restoration on left hand. Marks: (circle dot symbol) 3/0. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: desirable petite model with rare painted teeth, splendid eyes, sturdy body, and signed Bru shoes.