#149

Rare Early Model French Bisque Bebe by Steiner
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$6,500
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Description
24" (61 cm.) Pale bisque socket head with very plump facial shape,almond-shaped blue glass enamel eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted short dark lashes,mauve-blushed eye shadow,lightly feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced blushed ears,dimpled chin,blonde lambswool wig over plaster pate,Steiner composition fully-articulated body,straight wrists,Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1877. Value Points: beautiful early model bebe with finest quality of pale bisque,delicate blushing,original early Steiner body with original finish,antique costume.