French Bisque Bebe Bru with Original Signed Shoes

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13" (33 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, brush stroked and multi- feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bebe body with scalloped collarette, kid over metal upper arms, bisque forearms, wooden lower legs. Condition: chip on upper left eye rim, otherwise excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Bru, from the Chevrot era, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful little bebe with expressive features, original wig, pate, sturdy body, perfect hands, original aqua and ivory silk dress, signed Bru Jne 2 shoes.