#198

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe,Circle/Dot Model,by Leon Casimir Bru
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head with very plump cheeks and throat,on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined teeth between the shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde lambswool wig over cork pate,kid bebe body with gusset jointing,curved kid arms with bisque forearms and hands,antique lace and cotton dress,undergarments,bonnet,stockings,boots. Marks: (crescent and circle/dot impression on back of head) Bte SGDG (forehead crown rim). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1878. Value Points: beautiful bebe with original sturdy body,original perfect hands,lovely bisque and sculpting including rare teeth detail.