#153

French Bisque Bebe
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$13,500
sold
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18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades,very full cheeks and chin,almond-shaped amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,brush- stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with painted teeth between the shaded outlined lips,pierced ears,plump kid bebe body with gusset- jointing at hips and knees,bisque lower arms with separately- sculpted fingers,original lambswool wig under blonde mohair wig,early silk costume of brocade and royal purple,undergarments,stockings,leather shoes,ruffled bonnet. Marks: (circle/dot symbol) 6. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful pale bisque,rare painted teeth,original sturdy body and perfect bisque hands.