Hi Linda,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique porcelain and composition jointed "Bebe le Parisien"
made in Paris, probably by Jules Steiner
The blond hair, blue eyed doll with (possibly) humanhair, glass eyes and painted features in a bisque porcelain head with glass earrings (back of head stamped "Le Pariesien", the composition (a hard form of papier-mache) jointed body stamped Bebe 'Le Parisien' / Medaille d'Or / Paris'. Does not include clothing.
20-21 inches high
CONDITION: Minor wear commensurate to age and use; some flaking and losses to composition.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$500-800*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia