18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very plump cheeks, dimpled chin, pale blue glass enamel eyes with spiral threading and large black pupils, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with square cut collarette and gusset jointing according to Bru brevet drawings, bisque forearms, fine antique costume of embroidered cashmere wool, undergarments, lace and silk ribbon bonnet, leather shoes signed M.G. Condition: generally excellent, very small bottom left eye rim flake. Marks: (Bru paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1877, his first period bebe. Value Points: exceptional beauty of the sweet-faced child with splendid eyes, very sturdy and clean original body, superb sculpting of bisque hands.