SPLENDID FRENCH BISQUE BEBE BRU JNE SIZE 6. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulders). 19”. Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyelids, feathered and brushstroked brows, pierced ears, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips and suggestion of tiny tongue, original blonde lambs wool wig, cork pate, Bru kid bebe body with scalloped collarette, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms, coral silk frock, antique brown leather shoes. Commentary: Circa 1883 bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, from the golden era; has especially fine quality of bisque and facial painting, wonderful expressive modeling, sturdy original body, left thumb broken, otherwise excellent condition. Estimate: $15,000/25,000.