#254

French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Figure A,with Gesland Body
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$5,500
sold
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Description
30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,brush-stroked and fringed brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,dimpled chin,pierced ears,brunette human hair over cork pate,composition shoulder plate,lower arms and legs,padded stockinette over armature Gesland body designed for posing,lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 19 (head) Gesland (body stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1889. Value Points: beautiful quality bisque and painting on rarer and original body style.