#44

Petite French Bisque Bebe Steiner
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$2,800
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm). Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, nicely costumed in antique lace dress, undergarments, knit stockings, brown leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Fre A 3 (head) (paper label of doll holding flag, on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: appealing petite bebe with pretty bisque and painting, original body and body finish.