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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and lightly-feathered brows, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip modeled between the closed lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque lower arms with elbow jointing, bisque hands. Condition: small restoration on upper eyelid, nose rub, some kid body patching. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: most sought-after Bru bebe face with beautiful eyes and decoration, perfect bisque hands, antique dress which may be original, undergarments, socks, leather shoes.