Lot No. 100

Lot 100.

Companion Jules Steiner Bebe ‘A’ series c1890s pressed bisque 33.5″ (85cm). Incised “Figure A No 7//J Steiner Bte SGDG//Paris” and red overs-tamped A 7″. Closed pink mouth, with darker peak accents, inner shading and modeled white space, pink nostrils, and eye corner accents. Blue glass starburst stationary eyes, angled lashes, well-blushed upper eyeshadow, long arched light brown feathered brows. Has square cut-outs for lever eyes with a short factory hairline from one corner, and detailed pierced ears. Lush silver blonde mohair wig with factory hair extensions, original purple pate. Excellent wood composition jointed body with jointed wrists, long fingers with indented nails, ink stamped “Le Petit Parisien// BEBE STEINER” on the hip. All original muslin long dress with lace trim, pink silk ribbon and bow at her hips. Has a wide lace attached collar, also with pink silk ribbons. Whitewear lace trim undergarments, white socks, black leather shoes, bar brooch, and lace hat with cream silk ribbons. Very scarce large exhibition size French Jules Steiner.

$6,000 – $7,500