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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, very plump lower cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, plump kid bebe body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid upper arms, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head) Bru Jne No, 7 (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1878, the first period bebe by that illustrious firm. Value Points: rare early model with superb sculpting, bisque, complexion and painting, very sturdy original body with perfect hands, fine antique blue velvet dress, bonnet, undergarments, and leather shoes.