#184

Bebe Bru, Size 5, with Spectacular Eyes
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$13,000
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17" (43 cm). Pressed bisque swivel head on kid- edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, brilliant light blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-metal upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: faint hairline at right front shoulder plate, otherwise excellent, body sturdy. Marks: Bru Jne 5 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1883. Value Points: very beautiful early classic face with spectacular eyes, choice bisque, perfect hands, blue silk dress may be original, straw bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes.