Discovery-Asian Art, Dolls & Toys
Description:
Bébé Bru Jne Bisque Head Doll, Paris, 19th century, the socket head with inset brown eyes, pierced molded ears, and closed mouth, on a leather body with jointed bisque arms and composition legs, head impressed "BRU Jne 7," shoulder plate "BRU Jne/No. 7," and leather shoes stamped "BRU Jne Paris," ht. 19 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
losses to the wig and a flake to the shoulder plate where one of the nails affixes the shoulder to the body.
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