Earliest Period French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner

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15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with very pale complexion,plump facial shape,small blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils and eye corners,slightly-parted lips with double row of tiny teeth,pierced ears,blonde lambswool wig,cork pate,French composition fully-jointed body with curled fingers,wearing antique sailor costume,undergarments,kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1875. Value Points: rare earliest period bisque bebe by Jules Steiner,with beautiful pale bisque,expressive features,original body and body finish.