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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face,brown
glass sleep eyes which operate from wire lever at back of
head,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows with feathered
detail,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with prim
small 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,original rare eyes,original body and body finish,fine
antique costume.