#197

Charming French Bisque Bebe Bru in Petite Size 0
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$13,500
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,lushly painted lashes,brush-stroked curved brows with feathered detail,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips that are slightly upturned at the dimpled corners,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully- jointed body,nicely dressed in old magenta silk dress with lace trim,blouse,undergarments,silk- lined woven straw bonnet,old leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 0. Comments: Bru,circa 1890. Value Points: charming expression and lovely painting of complexion and features on the diminutive size 0 bebe.