#218

Tiny French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body
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$2,800
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,pierced ears,lambswool wig over Steiner pate,French composition body with jointing at shoulders,elbows and hips,nice antique costume and bonnet,coral necklace and earrings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 1 (head,incised) (Steiner stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1890. Value Points: most delightful and rare tiny size with pleasing bisque and painting,original signed body.