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12 1/2" (32 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, very full outlined lips of closed mouth, tiny tongue tip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with scalloped edge collarette, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms, Chevrot-hinged hips, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head) No 2 Bru Jne (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: splendid bebe in rare petite size, superb detail of facial features enhanced by finest bisque, original body, perfect bisque hands, wearing original ivory satin dress with lace under-ruffles, matching bonnet, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes.