#31

Splendid Grand-Sized French Bisque Bebe,Series C,by Jules Steiner in Fine Antique Costume
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$9,000
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Description
33" (84 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,dark brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut,short dark painted lashes,mauve-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth,shaded and accented lips,impressed dimples in chin,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,Steiner composition fully-jointed body with separately-sculpted cupped fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Sie C 7 (incised) J. Bourgoin Jr. (red ink,head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1884. Value Points: both size and model of the bebe are very rare to find,this example perfected with very beautiful bisque and painting,original signed body with original finish,and superb multi-layered antique costume of silk and lace.