24. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Schmitt et Fils in Antique Boy’s Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin, brown glass paperweight inset eyes in perfectly oval shape, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve- blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body with eight-loose-balljointing with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent, right hand worn. Marks: 8 (Sch in shield mark, on head and flat-edge of derriere) Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: very expressive features are complemented by finest bisque and painting, plump cheeks, original signed body, and wearing antique costume of young lady with woolen jacket, plush cap, trousers, socks, and leather ankle boots signed C.M. $6000/8000
25. French Bisque Bébé, Series C, with Gentle Smile by Jules Steiner 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose- blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, stockings and leather shoes signed C.M. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful bisque complexion and painting, original body, body finish, wig, pate, and antique costume including signed shoes. $3200/4500
26. French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C, with Gentle Facial Expression 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with dot highlights, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with primly-set outlined lips, impressed dimples at lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, tiniest pinflake on bottom left eye rim, near mint original body. Marks: Sie C 6. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: the gentle expression on the plump-faced bébé is enhanced by most delicate painting of complexion and features, beautiful eyes, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $3500/4500
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