#260

French Bisque Bebe by Bru with Splendid Eye and Signed Bru Shoes
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$7,000
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23" (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades,large and very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,dark painted curly lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,widely-arched brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips,impressed chin dimple,pierced ears,brunette human hair over cork pate,French kid bebe body with Chevrot hinged hips,wooden lower arms and legs,pretty lace dress. Condition: bisque is excellent,body is original albeit kid is darkened,kid worn on upper arms. Marks: Bru JneR 11 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Bru,circa 1892. Value Points: especially deep gorgeous paperweight eyes and beautiful modeling with deeply-defined features,subtle painting,original body,and with original shoes signed "Bru Jne Paris".