#314

French Bisque Bebe, Figure B, by Jules Steiner
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted outlined lips with upturned lip corners, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body retouched. Marks: Figure B No 1 J. Steiner Bte SGDG. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: especially pretty face with lovely smile enhanced by fine delicate complexion and rose blushed eye shadow. Private Collection of Marisol Valverde.