#379

French Bisque Bebe by Bru,Late Chevrot Era,with Original Signed Bru Shoes
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$6,250
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blade,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,rose blushed eye shadow,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined and accented lips,dimpled chin,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,original kid bebe body with Chevrot hinged thigs,wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head) Bru Jne 5 (shoulders) (original paper label on body). Comments: Bru,Chevrot era,circa 1888. Value Points: the pretty bebe has lovely complexion,original shoulderplate and very sturdy original body,lovely antique costume including leather shoes with maroon silk rosettes signed "Bru Jne Paris 7".