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Description
11" (28 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very plump cheeks and chin, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted short lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, Bru deposed kid bebe body with gusset jointing, bisque forearms and separately sculpted fingers, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4/0. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880, his first model bebe. Value Points: especially beautiful little bebe with most delicate blushing, splendid eyes, original early body in sturdy condition, perfect hands.