#254

Early Period French Bisque Bebe, Series C, by Jules Steiner
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$4,800
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$2,700 / $3,200
Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, very pale complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, early Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 0 (head). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880, early model of the series C. Value Points: most enchanting presence of the young shy-faced child with lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique costume including rare bourrelet walking cap.