16″ BRU BEBE.

16″ BRU BEBE. Early 1880s doll with head impressed with the so-called “Moon & Crescent” mark. Her head swivels on a separate bisque shoulder plate. Mounted to a leather body with gussets at the elbows, hips and knees with bisque forearms showing great individual detail in the modeling of the fingers. Eyes are threaded blue paperweights and there is some mauve shading on the upper eyelids. Mouth is open/closed with six tiny upper molded teeth. Body has remnants of a paper label which originally had read “Bebe Brevete”. She has been well recostumed in pale green silk dress with silk ribbons and lace along with a well coordinated ivory silk and ribbon bonnet. Shoes are antique blue silk with cardboard soles. Wig is of antique dark blonde mohair with bangs. SIZE: 16″ h (41cm). CONDITION: Very good. No damage or repair noted to hands. Excellent quality bisque. Leather body is somewhat discolored and dry in spots especially at upper arms. 1-9169 (14,000-16,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1196	$14,950.00	16″ BRU BEBE. Early 1880s doll with head impressed with the so-called “Moon & Crescent” mark. Her head swivels on a separate bisque shoulder plate. Mounted to a leather body with gussets at the elbows, hips and knees with bisque forearms showing great individual detail in the modeling of the fingers. Eyes are threaded blue paperweights and there is some mauve shading on the upper eyelids. Mouth is open/closed with six tiny upper molded teeth. Body has remnants of a paper label which originally had read “Bebe Brevete”. She has been well recostumed in pale green silk dress with silk ribbons and lace along with a well coordinated ivory silk and ribbon bonnet. Shoes are antique blue silk with cardboard soles. Wig is of antique dark blonde mohair with bangs. SIZE: 16″ h (41cm). CONDITION: Very good. No damage or repair noted to hands. Excellent quality bisque. Leather body is somewhat discolored and dry in spots especially at upper arms. 1-9169 (14,000-16,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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