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Description
17" (43 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head with golden-light-brown complexion,on matching
kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades,amber brown
glass paperweight eyes of great depth,thick black eyeliner,painted black curly lashes and
brows with feathered detail,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with modeled
space between the accented and shaded lips,pierced ears,dark human hair over cork pate,kid
bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees,bisque lower arms with sculpted fingers.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle/dot symbol) 5. Comments: Leon Casimir
Bru,circa 1880. Value Points: exceptionally rare mulatto-complexioned bebe with finest
luminous complexion enhanced by deep modeling around the eyes and mouth,perfect bisque
head,shoulder plate and hands,and very sturdy original body,the bebe wears her original
faded magenta silk dress,undergarments,bonnet,maroon knit stockings,and leather shoes
signed Bru Jne 5.