$3,173
Circle and Dot Bru Bebe, c. 1870s, with pressed bisque swivel head with circle and dot mark on neck, open/closed mouth with molded teeth and tongue, pierced ears, fixed brown paperweight eyes, feathered brows, shoulder plate with classic Bru molded breasts, sturdy gusseted kid body (in seated position) with scalloped neckline, original paper label Bebe Breveté S.G.D.G. Toute Contrafacteur sera saisis et poursuivi conformement à la Loi , and intact early bisque hands, in bronze taffetta dress with floral weave, undergarments, socks and heeled leather shoes, ht. approx. 22 in., (head restored forehead to ears, including upper cheeks and back of head), seated on black Windsor-pattern chair.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-03-24