#149

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe,Figure B,by Jules Steiner
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$5,500
sold
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Description
26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes with "dot" highlights,rose-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and fringed brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,open mouth with outlined shaded lips,double row of tiny porcelain teeth,pierced ears,dimpled blushed chin,brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed body with pull-string Mama crier. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure B N 15 J Steiner Bte SGDG. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the rarer Steiner bebe with gorgeous bisque and painting,beautiful wig,original pate,original body and body finish,fine antique cotton dress,undergarments,stockings,leather shoes.