French Bisque Bebe by Steiner with Cafe-au-Lait Complexion

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with light brown complexion,amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,black brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,open mouth with slightly-parted lips,four porcelain teeth,pierced ears,black mohair wig,French brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body,wearing antique velvet costume,lace trim,silk cap,original black leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent,few tiny flakes at pierced ear holes. Marks: A 7 Paris Le Parisien (body also marked Le Parisien Bebe Steiner),Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1890. Value Points: original body and body finish,appealing size.