Petite French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure A, with Original Dress and Chemise

Lot Number: 
103
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 5 (head) Le Petit Parisien (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: captivating petite bebe has original opulent wig, body, body finish, and is wearing original silk bebe dress with lace and corner trim, original chemise, undergarments, bonnet, original shoes and socks.
Realized Price: 
$6,250
Presale Estimate: 
3200/3800