$3,000
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut
neck socket,rounded facial shape,blue glass
paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes,rose-blushed
eye shadow,brushstroked and feathered brows,shaded
nostrils and eye corners,open mouth,accented
lips,two rows of porcelain teeth,pierced
ears,blonde mohair wig,carton torso containing
clockwork mechanism,paper mache arms and legs.
Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Jules
Steiner,his deposed "Bebe Gigoteur" circa
1880,when wound the bebe turns her head,waves her
arms and legs and cries "Mama". Value Points: in
beautiful unplayed with condition,presented for a
luxury clientele,the bebe has original
waist-length wig,earrings,slightly frail red silk
dress with bountiful embroidered tulle
lace,undergarments,socks,original leather
shoes,and original store label.