#173

Wonderful and All-Original French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure C, with Bisque Hands
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Description

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes that open and close from wire-lever mechanism at back of head, painted lashes, thickly fringed and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig in original coiffure with blue silk ribbons, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, original bisque hands with separated fingers, defined nails and knuckles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C Steiner SGDG J. Bourgoin (head) Le Petit Parisien J. St. Bte SGDG (torso) Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points:  superb all-original bebe with endearing expression, choice bisque, original wig, pate, coiffure, earrings, chemise, socks, shoes, wool cashmere dress with silk ribbons (few moth holes), and very rare original bisque hands.