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Petite French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner, Series C
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$2,900
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$2,800 / $3,400
Description
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, widely arched brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body, nicely costumed in antique lace and silk, antique shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, body finish is original albeit a bit darkened. Marks: J. Steiner SGDG Sie C 4/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful little bebe with very choice bisque and painting made particularly charming in this diminutive size.