#297

French Bisque Bebe,Figure B,Jules Steiner with Original Costume,Possibly Au Nain Bleu
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$4,500
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes,wide brush- stroked brows with feathered detail,rose eye shadow,shaded nostrils,open mouth with outlined lips,two rows of tiny porcelain teeth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,French composition fully- jointed body with working "mama" pull-string crier. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure B No. 1 Bte SGDG J. Steiner (head) (original paper Steiner label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful example of the rare model with gorgeous eyes and bisque,original wig,body and body finish,wearing original blue silk gown with matching bonnet,possibly Au Nain Bleu.