#172

Wonderful All-Original French Bisque Bebe Steiner with Two Original Costumes and Presentation Box
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$3,250
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth,blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate,Steiner composition body with jointing at shoulders,elbows,and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Paris Fre A 1. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful petite bebe with lovely face,original body and body finish,wig,perfectly-preserved inside a glass-front presentation box wearing original blue silk and lace dress with matching bonnet,shoes and socks,and owning an additional rose silk dress and woven bonnet.