#115

Petite French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Series C, 2/0 with Signed Body
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$6,000
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Estimate
$3,200 / $3,800
Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2/0 (head) (caduceus stamp on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with beautiful complexion and painting, desirable petite size.