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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape and very small pate opening at the
crown,ebony complexion,brown glass enamel inset eyes,painted black lashes and
brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,coral lips,double row of tiny beaded
teeth,pierced ears,black fleecy wig,French composition fully-jointed ebony body,wearing
Moroccan lace costume with bead trim,gold coin necklace,earrings. Condition: generally
excellent. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1877,an early period bisque bebe. Value Points: rare
early bebe is virtually unknown with this rich ebony black complexion enhanced with fine
luminous patina,original body and body finish,superb costume.