#97

Superb All-Original French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Figure C
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$10,500
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape,blue glass sleep eyes that operate from wire lever at the back of head,painted lashes,fringe-brushed brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips and hint of smile,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate,French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C No 3 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (body),Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1885. Value Points: superbly- preserved bebe wearing her luxurious and completely original bronze silk ensemble with embroidered tulle overskirt,matching bonnet with embroidered panel at the back,original crisp muslin undergarments,woven socks,cream kidskin shoes with rose silk bows.