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14" (36 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, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips centering a daintily-painted row of teeth, pierced ears, light brown mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque forearms, antique silk dress with lace collar, undergarments, stockings, black leather shoes, silk bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, one finger tip chipped off. Marks: (circle dot symbol on head and shoulderplate) Bte SGDG (forehead) Bebe Brevete SGDG.. (body label). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: precious petite-sized bebe has rare painted teeth for this model, beautiful painting around the eyes, original signed body, original leather shoes signed "B" in oval.