#229

Rare French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner,Figure B,with Signed Steiner Eyes
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Description
25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks,dark blue glass eyes which open and close from wire lever at the back of head,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,rose- blushed eye shadow,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,slightly- parted outlined lips,two rows of tiny porcelain teeth,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,French composition fully-jointed body,pretty silk and lace costume and bonnet,undergarments,stockings,shoes,velvet purse. Condition: generally excellent,original body and body finish. Marks: Figure B N. 15 Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien (paper label of doll holding French flag) Steiner Bte SGDG (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with original signed body and signed eyes,very fine quality of bisque and painting.