#188

Petite French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner as Nun
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$2,900
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, thickly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Mars: J. Steiner SGDG Paris Fre A 3 (head) (original Steiner label on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: the petite bebe with very lovely bisque has original body and body finish, and is wearing antique nun's habit.