#129

Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe,Figure C,by Jules Steiner with Gentle Expression
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$7,500
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,mauve blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with slightly upturned lip corners,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate,French composition fully-jointed body,wearing beautiful antique blue embroidered cotton and lace dress,undergarments,lace ruffled cap,leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C. No 2 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1882. Value Points: an especially beautiful example of the rare-to-find model with finest quality of bisque and painting,gorgeous eyes,original body and body finish.