#142

Very Pretty 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, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair over original Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 11. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: an especially pretty bebe with softly blushed complexion, original body and body finish, wearing beautiful antique silk dress, undergarments, stockings and black leather shoes.