#136

Exceptional French Bisque Bebe Brevete by Bru in Rare Size 6/0,with Signed Bru Boots
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$14,000
sold
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10" (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,plump facial modeling,blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue outer rims,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde lambswool wig over cork pate,kid plump bebe body with gusset-jointing at elbows,hips and knees,bisque lower arms and hands,wearing original white cotton dress with lace trim,undergarments,matching bonnet,stockings,brown leather boots with "B" script. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6/0. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1877,his first model bebe. Value Points: impeccable condition of the rare tiny-sized Bru bebe,very firm and sturdy body,perfect bisque of face,shoulder plate and exquisite hands,the model size is extremely rare.