#268

French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bebe, Series A, by Jules Steiner with Beauty Spot
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$5,000
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$3,200 / $3,700
Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, large blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer irises, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie A 2/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: very precious facial model with brilliant blue eyes and eye decoration, finest bisque and painting. Private Collection of Marisol Valverde.