#190

Bisque Bebe, Figure B, by Jules Steiner
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$5,750
sold
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Description

26" (66 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with "dot" highlights, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and fringed brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth with outlined shaded lips, double row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, dimpled blushed chin, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully- jointed body with pull-string mama crier. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure B N 15 J. Steiner Bte SGDG (incised). Marks: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the rarer Steiner bebe with gorgeous bisque and painting, beautiful wig, original pate, original body and body finish, fine antique cotton dress, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes.