$11,000
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head,large blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted
curly lashes,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded
nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined and shaded lips,pierced
ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully jointed body
with hinged right arm for kiss-throwing,"door" in front of torso that opens and closes,as
though the doll is breathing,by a push/pull lever at the back of torso. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: Bru Jne R 8. Comments: Bru,the model was the 1895 depose known as Bebe
Automate Respirant designed to animate the chest "to give it the true aspect of an animated
being". Value Points: rare model in pristine unplayed with condition,beautiful delicate
bisque,rare mechanism,fine original rose silk costume with lace
trim,bonnet,undergarments,rose silk stockings,leather slippers.