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13" (33 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicately arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French bebe kid body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, early curved kid arms, bisque lower arms with separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful bebe with plump modeling of cheeks, dramatic large eyes, choice bisque, original body with perfect hands, lovely antique costume, leather shoes.