#126

French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner
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$4,750
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Description

26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and fringed brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth with slightly parted shaded lips, row of porcelain upper teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure A 15 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner Medaille d'Or Paris 1889 (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: beautiful bebe with finest quality bisque and painting, delicate blushing, defined philtrum and dimples, original body and body finish, antique cotton dress, undergarments, lace cap, stockings, shoes.