#69

French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Series C
Live Auction

$4,700
sold
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Description
15" (38 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass lever- sleep eyes that operate from wire lever at back of head, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie. C 0 (incised) J. Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgoin, Succ. (red script) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: rarer Steiner model with captivating expression, has original signed eyes, body, body finish, beautiful antique (faded) maroon silk dress with lace trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes.