#190

French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner in Wonderful Antique Costume
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$3,000
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked fringed brows, accented nostrils, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 9. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful doll with very fine complexion, splendid eyes, original body and body finish, wearing wonderful antique silk costume.