#421

French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner from Au Paradis Des Enfants Parisian Toy Shop
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$1,800
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15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight eyes, long painted lashes, widely-arched brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair wig with side-coiled braids over original Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, nicely costumed in antique cotton dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 7 Paris (head) Bebe Le Parisien (body). Comments: Jules Steiner successors, circa 1890. Value Points: the doll has original label of the Parisian luxury toy shop of Au Paradis des Enfants.