Discovery-Asian Art, Dolls & Toys
Description:
Brevete Bru Bisque Head Doll, Paris, fourth quarter 19th century, with a socket head, inset brown eyes, pierced ears, and closed mouth, on a leather body with jointed bisque arms and composition legs, paper label affixed to body reading "Bébé/Brevete S.G.D.G./Paris," sold with trunk and accessories, ht. 12 in.
Estimate $6,000-8,000
minor scuffs to base of socket head.
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