#53

Very Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 6
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$15,500
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17" (43 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid- edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush stroked brows with slight modeling detail and feathered highlights, accent dots at eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue tip, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bebe body with scalloped edge collarette, Chevrot hip jointing,wooden lower legs, bisque forearms with separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent, one finger restored. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulder) (original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: beautiful brown-eyed Bru bebe has very fine bisque and painting, original labeled body, wears antique peach silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, stockings, shoes.