#57

French Bisque Bebe, Series C, by Jules Steiner
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$4,000
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Description
16" (40 cm). Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes that open and close from metal lever at back of head, painted lashes, blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: Ste C. 1 (incised) J Steiner J. Bourgoin (red ink) J. Steiner (incised on back of eyes). COMMENTS: Steiner, circa 1885. VALUE POINTS: Beautiful petite Steiner bebe has original signed lever eyes in unusual brown color, original Steiner body with original finish, choice bisque and painting, wonderful antique winter costume of white mohair with matching collar, muff and cap, with dress, undergarments, antique leather shoes.