#51

Superb Petite French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 0
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$12,000
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker pupil rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset-jointing, bisque forearms, lovely antique costume including silk dress, undergarments, socks, shoes and woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 0 (head) No. 0 (right shoulder) Bru Jne (left shoulder). Comments: generally excellent, body very sturdy. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: very rare tiniest size 0 of the beloved bebe with finest bisque and painting, perfect bisque hands.