#76

Pretty French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body
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$2,750
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French paper mache body with jointing at shoulders, elbows and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG A 7 Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty shy-faced bebe with original lovely bisque, original body and body finish, fine antique costume.