Very Fine French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes

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14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,very plump cheeks and chin,blue glass enamel inset eyes with rich spiral threading,dark eyeliner,mauve-blushed eye shadow,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde lambswool wig over cork pate,French kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees,scalloped-edge collarette,bisque lower arms and hands with defined fingers,finger nails and knuckles,antique undergarments,maroon silk dress,stockings,fancy bonnet,leather shoes signed Bru Jne Paris 3. Condition: generally excellent,body especially sturdy and fresh. Marks: (circle/dot symbol) 3. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,earliest version of his circle/dot model,with uniquely modeled and most appealing plump bebe face,circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful face with gorgeous eyes,original wig,superb condition of early body including perfect bisque hands,early costume including signed Bru shoes.