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17" (43 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head with ebony-black complexion, on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, black eyeliner, painted lashes, black sculpted brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with full lips, pierced ears, black mohair fleecy wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with scalloped collarette, gusset jointing at hips and knees, black bisque forearms with finely sculpted fingers, antique silk and velvet dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head) No. 6 Bru Jne (shoulders) (original Bru paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: splendid and rare black-complexioned bebe with fine luminous flawless bisque, original body with perfect bisque hands.