#56

Petite French Bisque Bebe Brevete by Bru
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$10,500
sold
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Description

10" (26 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, plump cheeks, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, light brown mohair fleecy wig, pierced ears, kid bebe body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms from below the elbows, wearing muslin chemise, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, three finger tips broken. Marks: 6/0. Comments: Bebe Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1878, the smallest known size of the early model bebe with most captivating expression.