#34

Dainty French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with dot highlights, brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 11 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (body stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: most endearing gentle expression enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting, original signed body, antique costume including lace-trimmed dress, undergarments, kidskin boots signed C.M. and fancy lace ruffled bonnet.