#179

French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Series C
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$5,750
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Description
24" (61 cm). Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes with "dot" highlights, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body with separated curled fingers, organdy French dress, peach velvet and silk bonnet, leather shoes, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 5. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful early bebe whose rounded face is contrasted by very delicate and flawless complexion, original body and body finish.