#63

French Bisque Bebe Bru Jne Size 5,with Lovely Eyes
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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades,blue glass inset enamel eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,mauve- blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked brows,painted lashes,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid bebe body with Chevrot hinged hips,wooden lower legs,kid-over wooden upper arms,jointed elbows,wearing antique silk costume,undergarments,ivory bonnet,bebe pin,leather shoes,silk stockings. Condition: bisque head,shoulder plate and kid body excellent,both hands restored,right thumb missing. Marks: Bru Jne 5 (head) Bru Jne No. 5 (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1885. Value Points: lovely expression on the desirable model with beautiful sculpting.