#377

French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Series C
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18" (46 cm). Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, dark blue glass sleep eyes that operate from lever at back of head, painted lashes with "dot" highlights, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2 (incised) Bte SGDG Bourgouin (red ink script) (Steiner stamp on body and incised mark on eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with choicest bisque and painting, original rare eyes, original body and body finish, working "mama" crier, original antique Steiner dress, antique shoes, socks, undergarments.