#280

French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner with Toy Marotte
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16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accent dots in eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte GDG Paris Fre A 9 (head) (Steiner paper label on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful painting around the eyes, choice bisque, original body, lovely antique costume, and carrying antique miniature party marotte with bisque head and jester costume.