#62

French Bisque Bebe, Figure C, by Jules Steiner
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Description
30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, lovely silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C No 6 (incised) J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (red ink) (head) Le Petit Parisien (body stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: finest quality bisque with delicate complexion, original body and body finish.