#181

French Bisque Bebe Bru in Petite Size 2
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$15,000
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12" (30 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, large black pupils, painted lashes, brushstroked and fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original kid bebe body based upon the Bru patented model, gusset jointing of hips and knees, curved kid arms to below the elbows, bisque forearms and separately sculpted fingers with defined knuckles and nails. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle/dot symbol) 2 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: gorgeous petite Bru bebe with superb bisque, entrancing eyes, perfect original body, perfect and beautifully sculpted bisque hands, antique dress, lace bonnet, undergarments, one original shoe signed "Bru Jne Paris 2".