#171

Dear Petite French Brown-Complexioned Bebe by Jules Steiner in Original Costume
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$2,600
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with warm brown complexion,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,black feathered brows,accented nostrils,slightly-parted lips,row of tiny teeth,black mohair wig over original Steiner pate,French brown composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Le Parisien Bte SGDG A 1 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (torso). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1888. Value Points: rare near-tiniest model of the Steiner bebe has very fine complexion and well-detailed painting of features,original signed body,and is wearing a wonderful antique blue flannel wool military costume with matching cap,black leather shoes signed "1".