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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with square-cut collarette, gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his first bebe model known as "brevete", circa 1878. Value Points: most endearing facial expression with very plump cheeks and throat, beautiful eyes, finest bisque and painting, original Bru bebe body, original perfect hands.