#65

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Figure B,with Paperweight Eyes
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$4,500
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16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,open mouth,shaded and accented lips,two rows of tiny porcelain teeth,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate,French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure B No. 1 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1885. Value Points: rare model bebe with beautiful face and painting,original body and body finish,wearing original maroon wool mariner costume,undergarments,kidskin ankle boots.