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238. Rare French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Lovely Antique Costume
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, amber brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2/0 (head) (Steiner caduceus mark on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare early Steiner model with expressive features and very fine bisque, original body and body finish, especially appealing in this petite size, fine antique costume. $4500/6500
239. Petite French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, by Jules Steiner
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, widely-arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pertly-shaped lips, pierced ears, 112
blonde mohair wig, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, light cheek rubs. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre C 4 (head) (caduceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model with gentle yet mischievous expression so unusual on Steiner bébés, wonderful petite size with fine antique costume, shoes, bonnet. $3500/4200
239.1. Three French Accessories for Petite Bébés
7” (18 cm.) h. chest. Including a mahogany chest with three drawers and elaborate inlays, brass musical birdcage (needs adjustment), and a borzoi dog with lavish white fur coat over paper mache form, amber glass eyes. Generally excellent. Late 1800s. $500/800
240. Superb Exhibition French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Rare Painted Teeth
32” (81 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very