#204

French Bisque Bebe Modele,Earliest Period,by Leon Casimir Bru w/Signed Bru Shoes
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$27,000
sold
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump lower cheeks and chin,almond-shaped pale blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims,thick dark eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered brows,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined and accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,all-wooden bebe body with shapely torso,dowel-jointing at shoulders,elbows,wrists,hips,knees and ankles,beautiful antique gold and ivory silk brocade dress with lavish lace trim,undergarments,knit stockings,wonderful bonnet and signed Bru shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (incised numbers on body). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,his Bebe Modele,circa 1880,this was the earliest period facial model to be found on the rare doll. Value Points: an exceptionally beautiful example of the rare Bebe Modele,with wonderfully articulated body,choicest bisque and painting.