French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes

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25" (64 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, plump kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands, antique burgundy dress, undergarments, ruffled bonnet. Condition: bisque is excellent, body is original and sturdy with few kid patches, bisque hands perfect. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (and circle dot impressed mark). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: especially fine modeling of cheeks and chin, choice bisque and painting, original body, and wearing original signed Bru Jne shoes.