#18

Large French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Series C with Signed Steiner Eyes
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$7,750
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30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded facial modeling, large dark blue glass sleep eyes that operate from wire lever at back of head, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, antique brunette human hair wig over Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed body, antique costume featuring burgundy velvet coat dress, undergarments, leather shoes, straw bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 6 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgouin (head) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882,the model series C. Value Points: rare Steiner model in compelling larger size with exquisite detail of bisque and painting, original pate, body, body finish.