Outstanding French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru
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Please refer to our stock # 307 when inquiring.
Outstanding model of Bru´s Bebe from his " Golden Age " in size 9 ..... enhances the stunning sculpting with implied tiny pale tongue tip , sweet dimpled chin and modeling of brows , very beautiful bisque hands and Bru labeled original Chevrot body .
She is on really beauty 20" ( 51 cm ) ...of course her lovely bisque is from best quality and also her painting.
Pale pressed bisque swivel head on original kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with pretty modeled bosom and shoulders .... both mark by Bru . Jn 9 She has wonderful blue glass paperweight inset eyes with thick dark eyeliner and painted lashes.
Rose blushed eye shadow ........ Slightly modeled brush-stroked brows with fine feathered detailing.
Closed mouth with fine shaded and outlined lips with implied tongue tip , sweet dimpled chin and lip corners. Pierced ears and blonde mohair wig over cork pate.
She has her original Bru Chevrot kid Bebe body with slender torso , kid over wooden upper arms with finest modeling of bisque forearms , Chevrot hinged upper kid over wooden legs , wooden lower legs . Body with original Bru paper label on chest !!
She has on chip and very fine old stable hairline at on left head side with small chip on the open crown , the hairline is hard to see without lamp !!!....please note my pictures and let me know if you need more or special photos. Otherwise head free of damage or repair ! Professional finger repair at her hands....perfect done and not disturbing !!
The doll is wearing very pretty with antique clothes.... silk dress with hand embroidery flowers, silk velvet jacket and lovely silk covered straw hat with high brim. Set of under garment , socks and shoes ( a little to large for her fee)
Rare Bebe by Bru in very sweet childlike appearance ..... Leon Casimir Bru / France circa 1885
Please let me know if you have any question or if you prefer to see more or special pictures of this wonderful doll !!
Thank you very much for your interest on my doll shop !!