French Bisque Bebe with Tawny-Brown Complexion by Leon Casimir Bru,Size 2

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13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,each with tawny-brown complexion,amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,widely-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with tiny defined tongue tip,outlined lips,pierced ears,black mohair wig over cork pate,French slender kid bebe body with brown complexion,hinged wooden brown lower legs,brown bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent,professional restoration to fingers on left hand is apparent only by touch. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1888. Value Points: very dear shy expression on the petite brown-complexioned bebe,with enhancing glazed patina on complexion,original sturdy body,and wonderful antique costume including princess-style dress trimmed with Alencon lace,undergarments,two-color woven bonnet with blue silk band,stockings,kid ankle boots.