#272

Wonderful and Very Rare Tiny French Black-Complexioned Bisque Bebe Steiner,Series C,4/0
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$4,000
sold
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with midnight-brown/black complexion,round facial shape,brown glass eyes,painted black lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with very full coral-shaded lips,pierced ears,black fleecy hair,Steiner composition fully-jointed body in original matched shade to facial finish. Condition: generally excellent,little chip on bottom rim of front neck socket (hidden),two tiny flakes at back neck socket,eyes set but are original Steiner eyes. Marks: Sie C 4/0 (head) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1884. Value Points: very rare tiniest model of this dear-faced bebe,with flawless complexion,original body with matching well-preserved body finish,a wonderful small treasure.