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Description
17" (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket,rounded facial shape,blue glass
paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,brushstroked and feathered
brows,shaded nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,accented lips,two rows of porcelain
teeth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,carton torso containing clockwork mechanism,paper mache
arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Jules Steiner,his deposed "Bebe
Gigoteur" circa 1880,when wound the bebe turns her head,waves her arms and legs and cries
"Mama". Value Points: in beautiful unplayed with condition,presented for a luxury clientele,the
bebe has original waist-length wig,gorgeous red silk dress with bountiful embroidered tulle
lace,undergarments,socks,original leather shoes with silk rosettes,turquoise and gilt earrings.