#229

Bebe Steiner, Size 20, in Antique Sailor Costume
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$8,500
sold
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Description

33" (84 cm). Bisque socket head, blue/grey glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts,painted lashes with "dot" highlights, rose blushed eyeshadow, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body. Condition; generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 20 (head) (Steiner paper label on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: exceptional size with superb quality of bisque and sculpting, including well- defined philtrum and dimples, original body and body finish, antique French sailor suit with label, leather shoes.