#199

French Amber-Brown Complexioned Bisque Bebe, Original Signed Body, Chemise Dress
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$3,000
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-brown (mulatto) complexion, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, black painted lashes, black brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral-shaped lips, pierced ears, black fleecy hair over Steiner pate, amber-brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Fre A 7 (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: original body and flawless body finish, original beautiful lace trimmed chemise, shoes, jewelry.