#336

French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bebe by Steiner, Figure A
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12" (30 cm.) Brown-complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, black painted lashes, black brush- stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair fleecy wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 5 Le Parisien Bte SGDG (head) Bebe Le Parisien Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty golden brown complexion, original wig, body, body finish, factory muslin chemise dress.