$12,000
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate
with defined bosom and shoulder blades,very plump cheeks,brown
glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,dark curly
painted lashes,mauve blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and
feathered brows,accented eye corners and shaded nostrils,closed
mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined
lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,firmly-
stuffed plump kid bebe body,gusset-jointing at hips and
knees,bisque forearms with well-sculpted fingers and defined
nails. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle dot symbol)
Bru Jne 5 (head) Depose (shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir
Bru,circa 1880. Value Points: the early period bebe has especially
fine sculpting and painting,very expressive features,sturdy
original body with perfect bisque hands,wearing early Bru dress
with embroidered cutwork,undergarments,stockings,rose
slippers,fine bonnet of ivory satin with lace and floral trim.