#371

Rare German All-Bisque Miniature Resembling Bebe Bru
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer iris rims, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, rose blushed eye shadow, closed mouth with downcast pouty lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, curved arms with cupped fish hands, bisque bare feet, well-costumed. Condition: excellent condition, very small imperceptible chip and reglue on upper crown rim (under wig). Marks: 132 0. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1880, the doll closely resembles the early bebe of Bru. Value Points: rare and beautiful all-bisque with especially fine modeling of body musculature, bare feet.