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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with prim small shaded lips defined by pronounced outline, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over original Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie A 3 (incised) Steiner SGDG Paris Bourgoin (red ink script) (black cadeceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare early Steiner bebe with wonderful demure expression, finest bisque and soft subtle blush, splendid eyes, original body and body finish, fine antique costume.