84. Petite French Bisque Bébé Bru with Splendid Eyes
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11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with sculpted bosom and shoulderblades, brilliant ice blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands, wearing lovely ice blue and ivory silk dress and matching bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle dot symbol). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: desirable petite size of the beautiful bébé with brilliant eyes and lovely bisque and painting. $8000/11,000
85. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé A.T. with Entrancing Expression by Thuillier
83. 19th Century Rosewood Sewing Necessaire in the Shape of Pianoforte 11” (28 cm.) l. 6”h. A finely-crafted rosewood box in the shape of an elegant pianoforte has an inlay design of bone piano keys on the lid, and a working key. When hinged open, a purple silk and velvet interior is revealed with fitted niches for various sewing utensils including silver scissors, needlecase, thimble, awl, and more, as well as a padded pincushion area. Hidden beneath is a music box which winds from beneath. Cabinetry and contents are excellent, music box needs adjustment. French, circa 1875. $800/1200
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19” (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, very plump lower cheeks, almond-shaped deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, brush stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips and suggestion of tongue tip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 10 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1886. Value Points: an especially beautiful bébé with very deep sculpting especially around the mouth and chin, finest quality of bisque with subtle blushing of delicate rose complexion, beautiful eyes, early wig, original body and body finish, very fine antique costume including dress, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, and cream kidskin shoes. $18,000/25,000