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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with perfectly-round face, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, rose blushed eye shadow, dark painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, two small flakes on inside rim of head. Marks: Series A 1 (head) Steiner Bte SGDG Bourguoi (red ink). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: rare model with very expressive features, beautifully-painted blush on cheeks and eyelids, splendid eyes, original body and body finish.