#337

French Bisque Closed Mouth "Phenix Bebe", Steiner Successors, Orig Costume
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Phenix * 88. Comments: Jules Steiner, successors, circa 1892. Value Points: sought after model has well-modeled features, original body and body finish, and is wearing factory original muslin chemise/dress with rose silk and lace trim, matching bonnet, black leather shoes.