#211

Beautiful Early French Bisque Bebe Steiner
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$4,800
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20" (51 cm.) Pale bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, pale blue glass enamel eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the shaded lips, slightly smiling expression, unpierced ears, brunette mohair curly wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique white pique dress, undergarments, knit stockings, black shoes. Condition: bisque excellent, body appropriately sized but not original. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful early Steiner bebe with very pale bisque brilliant eyes, artistic painting of features. From the Seeley Family Doll Collection.