#152

Petite French Bisque Bebe, Size 0, by Jules Steiner in Original Costume
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8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 0 Paris (head) Bebe Parisien Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare tiny size bebe has original signed body, well-detailed original costume including wonderful bonnet. Private collection Louise Hedrick.