
26" (66 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head on kid- edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts,painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with modeled tongue tip between shaded and outlined lips, impressed accent dots above the upper lip and on chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bebe body with scalloped edge collarette, Chevrot-hinged thighs, wooden lower legs, hinged bisque arms with separately sculpted fingers, antique costume and elaborate bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, hairline on right arm. Marks: Bru Jne 10 (head and shoulder plate) 10 (inside arms). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru firm, Chevrot era, circa 1885. Value Points: exceptional beauty of the large bebe with superlative bisque and painting, very expressive features, original body, lovely costume and wig.