#259

Rare French Bisque Bebe,Series E,by Jules Steiner
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$10,000
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head,large round brown glass paperweight inset eyes,long painted curly lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with upturned lip corners lending a smiling expression,outlined lips,brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed body,antique dress may be original,undergarments,knit stockings,leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie E 2/0 (head) (faint Steiner cadeceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1884. Value Points: very rare Steiner model with most charming smile enhanced by large brown eyes,original body and body finish.