#48

Petite French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Series C, in Very Fine Antique Gown
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$2,600
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: restoration at right forehead and onto right side and back, there is no restoration on the face or features, original body finish. Marks: Sie C 3/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful petite bebe with lovely painting, wearing fine antique gown with extended train, undergarments, shoes, and with orange blossom coronet and bouquet.