Outstanding French Bisque Bebe as Asian Child by Leon Casimir Bru

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20" (51 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on kid-edged matching shoulderplate with slightly modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rich rose eye shadow, brown brushstroked brows with feathered detail, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny defined tongue tip, outlined lips, impressed cheek and philtrum dimples, pierced ears, very dark brunette hand-tied human hair in up-swept coiffure, cork pate, slender kid bebe body, kid-over-wooden upper arms, amber tinted bisque arms, Chevrot tinted upper legs, hinged knees, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head) Bru Jne N0. 9 (shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884, the Asian model of Bru was introduced during the 1883 Chevrot era; their extreme rarity is explained in The Bru Book by Theimer/Theriault “likely the Asian bebes were custom-ordered as the model was never mentioned in Bru advertising". Value Points: the great rarity of the bebe is enhanced by its impeccable presence, flawless amber complexion and painting, perfect body, and very fine antique costume which may be original.