#128

The Rare and Enchanting French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Series A,in Charming Petite Size
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$8,000
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with slightly-upturned lip corners,shaded lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists,beautiful antique lace dress and bonnet,undergarments,stockings,kidskin ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie A 0 (head) (Steiner cadeceus stamp on body). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1880. Value Points: rare model with most endearing wide-eyed expression,beautiful bisque and painting,original signed body and body finish,lovely antique costume.