#171

French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner for Au Nain Bleu Parisian Toy Shop
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes painted lashes, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 7 (head) Medaille d'Or Paris 1889 (body) Au Nain Bleu E Chauviere Paris (label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. The doll was presented at the Parisian doll and toy shop of Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: lovely doll has original body and body finish, original store label of Au Nain Bleu, and is wearing original dress of rose silk and lace, matching bonnet, undergarments, rose stockings, white kidskin shoes by Alart.