#148

All Original French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure C
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$11,000
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Description
19" (48 cm). Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes with dot highlights, rose blushed eye shadow, thickly fringed brows with feathered highlights, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair fleecy wig over original Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body with separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C No. 2, Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: superb bebe with outstanding bisque and painting, original body and body finish, completely original aqua silk costume with lace trim, matching fancy bonnet, undergarments, socks, black leather shoes with brown silk rosettes (marked with figure of doll on soles).