#25

French Bisque Bebe, Series C, with Gentle Smile by Jules Steiner
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$5,000
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose- blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, stockings and leather shoes signed C.M. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful bisque complexion and painting, original body, body finish, wig, pate, and antique costume including signed shoes.