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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape,almond-
shaped eye sockets with thick dark eyeliner,pale blue inset eyes
with spiral-threading and darker blue outer rims,painted curly
lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,arched feathered brows,accented eye
corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips and wide
center line,pierced ears,original blonde mohair wig over cork
pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie B 4 (head) (original
Steiner cadeceus stamp on body). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa
1882. Value Points: one of the rarest Steiner models,this example
in even more rare size 5,and having captivating
expression,beautiful bisque with delicately-painted features and
soft blushed highlights on eyelids,cheeks,chin and ear
lobes,original body and body finish,gorgeous antique costume of
bronze green silk-velvet with lace trim,undergarments,leather
shoes,stockings.