#427

French Bisque Bebe, Series C, by Jules Steiner
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, delicately painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, gently upturned lip corners, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, very faint hairline at top forehead. Marks: Steiner Paris Series C 13. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: most pleasing eager expression with beautiful gleaming complexion, original body and body finish.