#133

Very Rare French Bisque Bebe,Series G,by Jules Steiner
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$18,000
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Description

18" (46 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, short painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimple in bottom lip, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully- jointed body with straight wrists, wearing original chemise and pantalets, ivory silk dress and fancy bonnet included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie G 2 (incised) J. Steiner BSGDG J. Bourgoin, Succ. (red ink script) Le Petit Parisien (body stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: very rare model with captivating expressiveness especially around mouth, beautiful bisque and painting, original body and body finish.