#85

Bebe as Asian Child by Leon Casimir Bru
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$19,000
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17" (43 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, slight amber tinting of complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brushstroked brows, ochre tinted eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig in upswept fashion over cork pate, kid bebe body with Chevrot hinged legs, wooden lower legs, kid-over- metal upper arms, bisque forearms with separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head and shoulderplate) (original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885 during the Chevrot era. Value Points: very rare Asian child in pristine unplayed with condition, having beautiful facial painting, original mohair wig, body that is near mint, blue silk kimono with embroidered flowers, yellow silk lining and obi, original factory chemise and pantalets, yellow silk stockings, black leather slippers with rosettes signed "Bru Jne Paris 7",and original gilt fan- shaped earrings, brooch, and hair comb, and matching gilt necklace and bracelet.