Very Rare French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru

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16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head with light brown complexion on kid-edged matching bisque shoulderplate, modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brushstroked and feathered dark brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, French tinted brown kid bebe body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid over wooden upper arms, brown bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy, bisque head, shoulderplate and hands perfect. Marks: Bru Jne 4 (and circle dot impression on head) (original Bru paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: the very rare brown-complexioned model is flawless, the beautifully painted complexion enhanced further with gleaming patina, original velvet ensemble.