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16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue tip, outlined and accented lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with Chevrot-hinged hips, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 5 (head and shoulders) (original Bru paper label on chest). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: the beauty of the rare bebe is enhanced by very fine state of preservation, perfect bisque including hands, very fine sturdy body, lovely silk costume with matching bonnet, leather shoes impressed Bru Jne Paris 5.