#379

French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner, Figure A, with Original Signed Body
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$2,200
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted dark lashes with "dot" accents, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked fringed brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, light retouch on arms. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 11 (head) (original Steiner paper label of doll holding flag). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: pretty child with original body and body finish, wearing antique brown dress with rose silk ribbons, velvet bonnet, undergarments, cream kidskin boots.