#117

French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Fre A,Size 17,with Fine Antique Costume
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$3,250
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24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head,large blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes with dot highlights,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,dimpled chain,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 17 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner...(original paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1888. Value Points: lovely delicate bisque with soft blushing on eye lids and cheeks,original signed body in beautiful condition,antique maroon silk/wool dress with Alencon lace collar and cuffs,plaid hip sash to match under-ruffle of skirt,undergarments,ruffled lace bonnet,stockings,shoes.