#80

French Bisque Bebe, Figure C, with Wire Lever Sleep Eyes
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$3,300
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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which open and close from wire lever at back of head, painted lash features, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, lovely antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C. No. 2/0 Steiner Bte SGDG Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: petite bebe has especially beautiful complexion and delicately-painted features.