#257

Very Rare French Bisque Series G Bebe Steiner in Petite Size
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$13,000
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,fringe-painted brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,pierced ears,brunette human hair over Steiner pate,French composition fully-jointed bebe body,wearing original muslin chemise,shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie G 2/0. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1888,the rare model signaled the last of the series models by the Steiner firm. Value Points: very rare model with most captivating expression,choice bisque,original Steiner body in original condition.