#270

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure C, with Closed Mouth
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$8,500
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24" (61 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with rounded facial shape and full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, fringed brows with delicate feathering, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C 16 J. Steiner SGDG Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model enhanced by fine large size allowing beautiful expression of features, choice bisque and exquisite painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique silk dress, undergarments, ivory silk bonnet, cream leather ankle boots impressed with full figure of doll.