#398

Beautiful French Bisque Shy-Faced Bebe, Series C, by Jules Steiner in Couturier Costume
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$4,500 / $5,500
Description
22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C. 3 J. Steiner BGDG Bourgoin (head). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: shy expression accentuated by dramatically large eyes, original body and body finish, the bebe is wearing original couturier aqua silk dress with lace and tassel trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, socks, shoes.