#189

Wonderful French Bisque Bebe Steiner in Grand Size 20,Antique Sailor Costume
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$7,500
sold
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35"(89 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes with "dot"highlights,rose-blushed highlights,brushstroked brows with fringed detail,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth,shaded and accented lips with defined space between the lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 20. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa1888. Value Points: rare grand size with exemplary quality of bisque and painting,having fine enhancing glaze on complexion,original body,and wearing wonderful antique sailor costume,cap,shoes,stockings,undergarment.