#199

French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bebe
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$2,900
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Description
15" (38 cm). Bisque socket head with light brown complexion, amber glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted black lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four tiny teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner brown composition fully jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 7 Paris (head) Bebe Le Parisien Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: very fine lustrous patina complexion, original body and body finish.