#202

Very Beautiful French Bisque Bebe Bru Jne,Size 2,with Signed Bru Shoes
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$19,000
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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,painted curled lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with very full 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). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1884. Value Points: superb example of the petite bebe by the illustrious firm,has a most gentle yet sensuous look with finest bisque and painting,original wig,pate,body,perfect bisque hands,fine antique lace and silk dress,undergarments,bonnet,socks,and leather shoes with silver buckles signed Bru Jne Paris.