$17,000
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled
bosom and shoulder blades,rounded face with very full cheeks,almond shaped brown glass
paperweight inset eyes,thick black eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,rose blushed eye
shadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows with sculpting detail,accented eye
corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined
lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French kid bebe body based upon
original Bru depose illustrations,bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle
dot impression,back of head) Bte SGDG (incised on forehead). Comments: Leon Casimir
Bru,circa 1880. Value Points: the early bebe has exceptional quality of deeply sculpted
features with pronounced modeling around the eyes and mouth,very fine bisque and
painting,sturdy original body with perfect hands,fine antique ivory silk satin
gown,undergarments,bonnet,and leather shoes signed "B" in script.