Ma*****er
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very full cheeks and throat, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space and suggestion of teeth between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, two finger tips chipped. Marks: Bte SGDG (forehead) (circle/dot symbol) (head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, an early era bebe by the firm, circa 1880. Value Points: exceptionally fine quality of bisque and painting, sturdy body, lovely antique costume including original leather shoes with silver buckles signed "B" in oval.