#225

French Bisque Bebe by Steiner,Figure A,with Especially Pretty Face
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$4,200
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes with "dot" highlights,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded full lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate,Steiner compositon fully-jointed body,wearing lovely silk costume with matching bonnet,antique undergarments,black woven stockings,and black leather shoes incised C.M. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 13 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe J. Steiner Medaille d'Or Paris 1889 (body). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1890. Value Points: most endearing shy expression with very fine delicate bisque and beautifully-painted brows and lips,original body and body finish.