Petite French Bisque Bebe Bru Jne, Size 2

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13" (33 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modelled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip modelled between outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid body with scalloped- edge at bodice, kid over metal upper arms, bisque forearms with separately sculpted fingers and defined knuckles and nails, gusset jointing at hips and knees, silk costume of appropriate style included. CONDITION: Generally excellent, some kid patching at hips. MARKS: Bru Jne 2 (head) No.2 (shoulderplate). COMMENTS: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. VALUE POINTS: Rare petite size Bebe Bru has captivating expression, choicest bisque and painting, original body and perfect hands, elaborate original bonnet, antique shoes.