#115

Petite French Bisque Bebe from Maison Bru with Kiss-Throwing Movement 1400/1800
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$2,400
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body with jointing at shoulders, hips and right elbow which is designed to "throw kisses" when pull-string at torso is pulled. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne R 2. Comments: Maison Bru, Girard epoch, circa 1892. Value Points: petite closed mouth bebe with original body and antique costume.