#52

Pretty French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Figure A,with Especially Lovely Costume
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$4,250
sold
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes with dot highlights,brush-stroked brows with rose highlights,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 7 (head) Le Petit Parisien...(body stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1890. Value Points: especially pretty shy-faced bebe with lovely bisque,original body and body finish,aqua silk and lace dress,lace bonnet,jewelry,socks,shoes,undergarments,little travel case.