#214

Petite Blue-Eyed French Bisque Bebe,Figure C,by Jules Steiner
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$3,750
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes with dot accents,rose-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists,antique costume including mohair plush coat with blue edging (matching her larger sister,Lot 215). Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C No. 2 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with exceptionally lovely complexion and painting,original body,body finish,Steiner pate,fine antique costume.