13" (33 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head with light brown (known as "cafe-au-lait") complexion on kid-edged bisque shoulder-plate with modeled bosom and shoulder-blades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, soft dark brown painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, black fleeced mohair wig over cork pate, original kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, light brown bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, nearly pristine unplayed with condition, tiny pinflake at black shoulder-plate at neck and on left thumb nail, minute cheek rub. Marks: (circle dot symbol) 2. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: exceptional rarity of the early period Bru bebe with finest complexion tones enhanced by lustrous patina, in superb original condition, very sturdy body, beautiful hands, wearing factory original dress, one original earring, undergarments, stockings, straw bonnet, and black leather shoes signed "Bru Jne Paris 2.