#46

Petite French Bisque Bebe Steiner in Original Communion Costume
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9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head,bright blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate,French composition five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris A 2 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1890. Value Points: precious tiny size with brilliant eyes and fine painting,original signed body,wearing store-original communion costume.