#545

Earliest Period French Bisque Bebe Steiner with Original Body
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$6,500
sold
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Pale bisque socket head with plump round facial modeling,almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,rose blushed eye shadow,painted dark curly lashes,arched feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed body,antique Steiner dress,undergarments,leather shoes,cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1877,earliest period bebe from that firm. Value Points: rare model with lovely pale bisque,gorgeous eyes,original body and body finish.