fi****23
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$18,000
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sold

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- Estimate
- $11,000 / $15,000
Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms, lovely antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, right thumb neatly reglued. Marks: (circle/dot symbol). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque with superb modeling, sturdy original body, lovely costume including original Bru shoes signed B.