#405

French Bisque Bebe Bru Brevete with Signed Shoes
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11" (28 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, plump facial modeling, tiny brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips,blonde mohair wig, kid bebe body with square cut collarette, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque hands with exquisitely sculpted fingers, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5/0 (head) (partial Bebe Brevete SGDG label on front torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: exquisite petite model of the earliest Bru bebe with original body, perfect hands, wonderful facial expression enhanced by choicest bisque and painting, lovely antique costume and original brown shoes signed "B".