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Incredibly gorgeous bebe Bru Jeune with prominent tongue. She is size 6, 18" (46cm) tall, circa 1884, on desirable Chevrot body.
Perfect fully marked bisque swivel head on perfect fully marked bisque shoulder plate with modeled breasts and shoulder blades, beautifully modeled bisque hands, wooden legs with original finish.
Dramatic amber paperweight glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, richly painted lashes. Modeled brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils. Closed mouth with molded tip of tongue between her shaded, outlined lips, dimpled chin and lip corners. Pierced ears with pearl earrings.
Antique long blond mohair wig over original cork pate. Original head attachment. Beautifully costumed in couture-made two-piece outfit, gorgeous antique bonnet, antique underwear and antique marked Jumeau shoes.

Marks

Head marked with incised letters:
Bru Jne
6
Shoulder plate marked:
Bru Jne No 6

Condition

Excellent.
Perfect head and shoulder plate. No hairlines, no cracks. Body is in very good sturdy condition, original finish on wooden legs. Bisque hands in excellent condition.

Amazing early face with prominent tongue!