#178

Petite Bebe Steiner, Size 1
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$5,250
sold
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Description

8" (20 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows and hips, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1A (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (side torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: most endearing tiny size of the shy- faced bebe has lovely bisque, original body and body finish.