#200

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe,Figure C,by Jules Steiner in Lovely Costume
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$2,800
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes with "dot" highlights,rose- blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with shaded and accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,cork pate,Steiner composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: overpaint at the back of head,otherwise excellent. Marks: Fre C J. Steiner B Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1885. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed shy expression enhanced by especially beautiful painting of complexion,blush,and lips,original wig and body,lovely dress.