26. Tiny French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, in Rare Size 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, fringed brows, 26. accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Bte SGDG A 1 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Nicholas Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: rare tiny size 1 with original signed body has most endearing expression. $1200/1500
27. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 7 21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled detail of bosom and shoulderblades, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue tip between the heart-shaped outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with gusset jointing, kid-over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with separatelysculpted fingers, lovely antique costume of silk, lace, and velvet burgundy with feathered matching bonnet, undergarments, leather laced boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head and shoulderplate) Bru Bébé Bte SGDG...(original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884, exceptional beauty of the sought-after rare bébé with finest modeling including defined tongue tip, and beautiful complexion and painting, original body and perfect bisque hands. $16,000/19,000
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