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Description
24" (61 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and
shoulderblades, deep blue glass paperweight inset
eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets,
painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered
brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils,
closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, heart-
shaped upper lip, pierced ears, blonde human hair
wig over cork pate, original kid body with gusset-
jointing of hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper
arms, bisque forearms with separately sculpted
fingers, lovely costume of antique fabrics.
Condition: generally excellent, body quite
sturdy, one finger broken. Marks: Bru Jne No. 9
(shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,
circa 1883. Value Points: the early classic Bru
bebe has wonderful expression with finest quality
bisque and expression, original body, fine larger
size.