#323

French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner in Especially Fine Antique Costume
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$3,200
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23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked fringed brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 15 (head) Bebe Steiner Medaille d'Or Paris 1889 (paper label on body, doll holding French flag) Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful bebe with original body and body finish, beautiful multi-layered antique costume includes original chemise, fancy undergarments, pique coat with cutwork collar, ruffled pique bonnet, leather boots.