#211

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru with Perfect Bisque Hands
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$15,000
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13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very plump cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle dot symbol) 2 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful petite bebe with very fine flawless bisque, sturdy original body and perfect bisque hands, fine antique costume.