17" (43 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head on kid- edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, light brown "cafe-au-lait" complexion, brown glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, brush stroked and multi- feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, Bru kid Bebe body with tinted brown finish, gusset jointing at hips and knees, brown bisque hands with expressively posed fingers. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy, bisque on head, shoulder plate and hands perfect. Marks: (circle/dot symbol) 5 (head) Bte SGDG (forehead rim). (Bru label on body). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,the model deposed with the French courts in 1880,and represents one of the first French bebes created with exotic complexion. Value Points: very rare doll is superb condition with beautiful lustrous complexion, original magenta silk dress with matching stockings, chemise, pantalets, straw bonnet, shoes signed Bru Jne.