#290

Very Rare French Bisque Bebe,Series G,by Jules Steiner
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$6,250
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated face,small blue glass enamel eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and fringed brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,cork pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed body,lovely antique costume comprising dress,undergarments,stockings,leather shoes,and lace and frou-frou ribbon bonnet. Condition: small chip at center forehead crown extends into faint hairline to nose,one baby finger missing. Marks: Sie G 3/0. Comments: Jules Steiner,his Series G bebe,circa 1882. Value Points: very rare model by the firm with gorgeous face and painting,original body and body finish,lovely costume and presence.