#336

Rare French Bisque Bebe,Size 1,by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes
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$13,500
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11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades,very full cheeks center the daintily-shaped chin,amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with tiny modeled tongue tip and outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid bebe body with scalloped collarette,gussetjointing at hips and knees,curved kid upper arms,bisque forearms with bisque hands,antique red silk dress with lace trim,undergarments,silk and velvet flower coronet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle/dot symbol) 1 (head) No. 1 (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1880. Value Points: very rare petite size 1 with original signed head and shoulderplate with beautiful modeling and painting,original early version Bru body with exquisite perfect hands,signed Bru shoes.