#266

French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure A
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$4,600
sold
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23" (59 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with "dot" highlights, thickly fringed brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner, Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 15 (head) (original Steiner paper label of doll holding French flag on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: classic pretty Bebe Steiner face with appealing shy expression is enhanced by delicate bisque with dewy patina of complexion, original body and body finish, antique maroon silk dress and bonnet, undergarments, maroon stockings, black leather shoes.