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Description
18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled
bosom and shoulder blades,very full cheeks,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark
eyeliner,painted curly lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered
brows,accented eye corners and shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space suggesting
teeth between the shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid
bebe body based upon original Bru depose illustrations,bisque forearms,lovely well detailed
dress of antique fabrics,antique bonnet and leather shoes,undergarments,stockings.
Condition: generally excellent. body very sturdy albeit a few minor patches. Marks: Bru Jne 7
(head and shoulders) Bte SGDG (forehead). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1880,the bebe
has the classic circle/dot facial modeling but the incised markings of Bru Jne,indicating its
transitional status. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting and complexion,perfect
bisque hands.