#227

Petite French Bisque Bebe,Figure A,by Jules Steiner in Rare Size 0
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$2,200
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted long lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth,outlined lips,blonde mohair wig over original Steiner pate,Steiner composition body jointed at shoulders and hips,lovely vintage coral silk and lace costume,undergarments,socks,shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: "Le Parisien" A 0 Paris (head) "Le Parisien" Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1890. Value Points: rare size 0 bebe has lovely bisque and expression,original body and body finish,original Steiner pate.