#37

Very Beautiful French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Series C,with Fine Early Costume
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$4,000
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,brown glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows with shaded feathering,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,rose blushed eye shadow,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,blonde mohair fleecy wig over Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2 (head) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful early bebe with delicate expression and painting,original body in near mint condition,wearing superb antique costume.