#141

Petite French Bisque Bebe,Size 2,by Leon Casimir Bru
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$14,500
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,slightly modeled bosom,amber brown glass enamel eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,rose blushed eye shadow,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid gusset-jointed body,kid upper arms,bisque lower arms and sculpted hands,nicely costumed in rosy silk and lace dress,undergarments,stockings,leather shoes,purse,and beautiful early embroidered bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle and dot symbol) Bru Jne 2 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1883,a transitional model bearing markings of both circle dot era and Bru Jne era. Value Points: charming petite size with very full cheeks and chin,lovely features,original sturdy body,perfect bisque hands.