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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and
shoulder blades,blue glass enamel paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading,very dark
eyeliner,and painted curled lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye
corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over
cork pate,kid bebe body with Chevrot hinged hips,kid-over-wooden upper arms,bisque
forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head and shoulder plate) (partial
original Bru paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1884. Value Points:
entrancing petite bebe with splendid eyes,beautiful bisque and painting,original
wig,pate,body,perfect bisque hands,wearing beautiful antique dress and bonnet that may be
original,undergarments,bonnet,socks,and leather shoes with silver buckles signed Bru Jne
Paris.