#45

French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Series C, Size 3/0
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$3,750
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Description
A round-faced bisque bebe with wide blue glass enamel inset eyes has socket head, painted curly lashes with "dot" highlights, rose blushed eyeshadow, thickly fringed brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, original composition fully jointed body. The bebe wears lace dress with silk ribbons over peach underdress, undergarments, net stockings, soft kidskin shoes, lace bonnet. Signed "Sie C 3/0". Jules Steiner, circa 1882. 10 1/2" (26 cm).