An*****at
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$8,000
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, open mouth designed to accommodate to bottle nipple, keywind at back of head designed to create suction for bottle, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with Chevrot hinged hips, jointed wooden legs, jointing at shoulders, bisque lower arms, purple velvet costume of musician and carrying mandolin. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulder) Bebe Bru Bte SGDG (paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the Bebe Teteur model, circa 1886. Value Points: rare model with fine quality bisque and charming costume.