Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner with Original Couturier Costume

Lot Number: 
79
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with dot highlights, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, slightly-parted lips with shaded details, two rows of tiny teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 15 (head) (Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful gleaming complexion and blush with dramatic large eyes, dainty teeth, original wig, pate, body, and body finish, and wearing exquisite burgundy velvet dress and bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes.
Realized Price: 
$2,400
Presale Estimate: 
2800/3500