#262

Early French Bisque Bebe Steiner "Jeanne",Series A with Closed Mouth
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$4,500
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Pale bisque socket head with rounded facial shape,grey glass inset eyes with blue outer rims,painted curly lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over original Steiner pate,French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie A 1. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1882. Value Points: rarely-found early Steiner bebe with beautiful painting,original wig,body,body finish,and wearing charming original costume comprising cotton print dress with pique white bib lettered "Jeanne",undergarments,stockings,shoes.