$15,500
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,almond shaped brown glass paperweight inset
eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and
feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with defined space between the
shaded and outlined lips,tiny tongue tip,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid
gusset-jointed bebe body according to original Bru depose,bisque forearms. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: 3 (right shoulder). Comments: Bru,circa 1880,the model transitions
beautifully with features of both brevete and circle dot models in its facial sculpting. Value
Points: very dear and captivating facial expression,fine quality of bisque,original sturdy
body,perfect bisque hands,lovely antique lace costume and bonnet.