#152

Petite French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Figure A 3,with Beautiful Facial Painting
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$2,500
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted dark curly lashes,strong brush stroked and feathered brows with enhancing decorative glaze,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette human hair wig over original Steiner pate,beautiful antique lace and silk costume,bonnet,undergarments,leather shoes,stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Parisien SGDG A 3 (head) Le Petit Parisien (body). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1890. Value Points: petite bebe with especially beautiful facial painting,especially dramatic enhancement of eyes that contrasts with the shy expression,original body and body finish.