- Estimate
- $16,000 / $19,000
Gold Horse Listing23" (97 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very plump cheeks and chin, almond-shaped blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid very plump bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, curved upper arms, bisque lower arms with bisque hands, wearing ivory satin dress with fine lace collar, undergarments, leather shoes signed Bru Shoes, socks, woven French bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, left forefinger reglued on one point. Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his first period Bru bebe, circa 1878. Value Points: exquisite beauty of the early bebe with endearing shy expression, flawless bisque with fine artistry of painting, wonderful sculpting of hands, original body and body finish.