#91

Very Beautiful French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Figure A, with Signed Steiner Eyes
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$6,000
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Description

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes that operate from lever at the back of head, painted delicate lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully jointed bebe body, wearing antique lace and silk dress, lace bonnet, fur stole, undergarments including corset marked F.P., socks, leather shoes with Beaudelot insignia. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure A n.2 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris.(head). J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: an especially beautiful example of this model with deep modeling around the mouth including crinkles at corners of lips and philtrum, choice bisque, original body and body finish, fine costume.