FRENCH BISQUE BEBE BREVETE BY LEON CASIMIR BRU IN RARE LARGE SIZE. Marks: 4 (head); Bebe Brevete SGDG (chest label). 21”. Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulderplate, plump sculpted cheeks, large brown paperweight eyes with dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eyelids, multi-feathered and brushstroked brows, closed mouth with defined space between accented and shaded lips, pierced ears with blushed detail, brown human hair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body by Bru with plump modeling and gusset-jointed hips and knees, bisque forearms, wears lovely rose silk frock with matching bonnet, original Bru leather shoes impressed “B 4” on soles. Commentary: Rare, larger size of the First Generation 1878 Brevete bebe having superbly modeled and painted face complemented by gorgeous deep paperweight eyes, original labeled body and signed shoes. Forefinger on right hand chipped and kid leather reinforcement at upper arm. Estimate: $12,000/18,000.