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Description
19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on
kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass
paperweight inset eyes with spiral-threading and
darker iris rims,thick dark eyeliner,painted curly
lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered
brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed
mouth with shaded and accented lips,and suggestion
of tiny tongue tip,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig
over cork pate,French kid bebe body with
scalloped-edge collarette,gusset-jointing at hips
and knees,kid-over-wooden upper arms,bisque
forearms,fine maroon silk burgundy early dress
with lace trim,undergarments,lace bonnet with silk
ribbons,stockings,leather shoes signed Bru Jne
Paris 6 (on one,the other missing sole).
Condition: generally excellent,left index finger
broken).Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulder
plate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa
1883,from the golden era. Value Points: especially
beautiful Bru bebe with finest bisque and
painting,original body and shoes,lovely antique
costume and wig,and having splendid eyes of great
depth.