Fa*****se
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$7,500
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, very pale complexion, small blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted shaded lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, dimpled chin and philtrum, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed plump body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head). Comments: Jules Steiner, earliest period of bisque bebe, the facial model inspired by the model of their Bebe Gigoteur, circa 1877. Value Points: very rare bebe with finest delicate complexion, dear expression, original body and body finish, and wearing early bebe dress with embroidered bodice.