$20,145
Bru Jne 5 Bisque Head Doll, France, c. 1885, classic Bru bebe incised Bru Jne 5, deep blue paperweight eyes, clearly modeled closed mouth with tongue tip, with quizzical expression, no wig, shoulder plate with molded bosom, bisque lower arms, kid body, original cotton dress and shoes marked Bru Jne 5, ht. 15 in. Provenance: Doll has been in the family of the original child owner. Family information will be provided with the doll. She is without wig, missing two fingers, pointer on left and ring on right. Slight nose rub and very small shrinkage lines at outer edge of right eye and inner edge of left eye. Chip at crown. She has her original necklace and earrings. Gusseted all kid body with paper label and scalloped kid band. Cork has not been removed by Skinner, Inc. but bisque has been examined under strong light, no damages or repairs seen.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-05-16
