#327

French Bisque Bebe Bru with Signed Bru Composition Body
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$8,500
sold
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes,slightly blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,very lush and full blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head) Bebe Bru (torso stamp). Comments: Maison Bru,Girard epoch,circa 1890. Value Points: fine dewy patina of bisque on the sweet-faced bebe,having original signed body with original finish,beautiful antique wig,antique costume includes fur bebe coat,silk cap,leather shoes.