#126

French Bisque Bebe Bru Jne R, Size 3, with Original Costume
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$4,000
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, baby finger broken. Marks: Bru JneR 3. Comments: Maison Bru, Girard epoch, circa 1895. Value Points: the little lad has original body, body finish, wig, and wears original mariner costume of red cotton.