#125

French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure A
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Description
12" (30 cm). Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. CONDITION: Generally excellent. MARKS: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 5 (head) (original paper label on body) VALUE POINTS: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. VALUE POINTS: Appealing size of the shy-faced bebe with very pleasing bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique mariner costume.