Grand French Bisque Bebe, Rare Figure B Model, by Jules Steiner

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39" (99 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, outlined shaded lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Figure B No 8 (head) Le Petit Parisian Bebe Steiner (label on body). Jules Steiner, circa 1886. Value Points: rare grand-sized bebe has finest quality of bisque and painting, especially around the eyes, rare teeth, and original body and body finish, antique costume.