#317

Very Beautiful and Grand French Bisque Bebe Bru, Size 16
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36" (91 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye-liner, richly painted lashes, widely arched brush-stroked brows with multi-feathered details, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, (new) blonde human hair wig over cork pate, slender Bru kid bebe body, Chevrot epoch, with hinged upper legs under kid cover, wooden lower legs, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: bisque head excellent, professional restoration on shoulderplate at the neckline, five fingers restored. Marks: Bru Jne 16. Comments: Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: exceptional rarity of the size 16 bebe with very lovely bisque, original body, beautiful antique lace dress.