#26

Tiny French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure A, in Rare Size
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, fringed brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Bte SGDG A 1 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Nicholas Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: rare tiny size 1 with original signed body has most endearing expression.