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21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled detail of bosom and shoulderblades, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue tip between the heart-shaped outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with gusset jointing, kid-over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with separately-sculpted fingers, lovely antique costume of silk, lace, and velvet burgundy with feathered matching bonnet, undergarments, leather laced boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head and shoulderplate) Bru Bebe Bte SGDG...(original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884, exceptional beauty of the sought-after rare bebe with finest modeling including defined tongue tip, and beautiful complexion and painting, original body and perfect bisque hands.