#263

Petite French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner
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$2,500
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body, lovely antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 3 (head) Bebe Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: precious petite bebe with enchanting expression, lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original pate.