$12,000
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on
kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel
inset eyes with richly-spiral-threaded eyes,thick
black eyeliner,painted lashes,mauve-blushed eye
shadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered
brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed
mouth with defined space between the pale outlined
lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork
pate,kid bebe body with early square-cut
collarette,gusset-jointing at hips and
knees,bisque forearms and hands. Condition:
generally excellent,tiny flake on bottom right eye
rim. Marks: 0 (head and shoulder plate). Comments:
Leon Casimir Bru,his Bebe Brevete,first model
bebe,circa 1878. Value Points: exceptionally
beautiful model has gorgeous eyes,fine pale
bisque,original body,perfect bisque hands,and
exquisite early costume,notably white pique
princess dress and ivory satin and lace couturier
bonnet,undergarments,stockings,leather shoes