#202

Rare and Pristine French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner
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$3,900
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with chocolate-brown complexion, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted black lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral lips, pierced ears, black human hair on original Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with brown complexion, antique dress, undergarments, leather shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 5 (head) Bebe Steiner...(original body label) 5 (stamp in wig). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine condition, the bebe with flawless glowing bisque, fine original body finish, signed wig, fine antique costume.