#285

Petite French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner,Series C
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$4,000
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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes that operate by wire lever at the back of the head,painted lashes,widely arched feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,French composition fully-jointed body,antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2/0 (incised) J. Steiner SGDG J. Bourgoin,succ. (red stamp) (Steiner caduceus stamp on torso) (Steiner mark on back of eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1885. Value Points: superb little bebe with enchanting expression,original signed eyes,original signed body and body finish,lovely bisque.