#316

French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner
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$2,900
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, black brushstroked brows with feathered details, painted lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French brown composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 7 Le Parisien SGDG (head) (Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original doll has original wig, body, body finish, and is wearing very fine original costume including silk dress with apron, undergarments, shoes, jewelry, and patterned silk shawl and matching turban.