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French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 7
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20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bebe body with scalloped edge collarette, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid-over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms and hands, nicely costumed in the French style. Condition: generally excellent, professional restoration on left hand, body somewhat age darkened. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1886. Value Points: lovely soft blush of complexion with fine artistic painting around the eyes.