#217

French Bisque Bebe, Series A, by Jules Steiner with Especially Charming Face
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16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump round face, large blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, tiny nose with accented nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with prim smile, accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig. French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie A. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points: charming bebe with large entrancing eyes, sweet smile, fine bisque, original wig, body, and body finish, original (frail) costume and shoes.