#518

Rare Grand-Sized French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Series C,by Jules Steiner
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$5,100
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Description
37" (94 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump round face,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,rose blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig,Steiner composition fully-jointed body,lovely antique costume. Condition: restoration on forehead over hairline from crown to nose. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG J. Bourgoin (red ink lettering). Sie C 8 (incised). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful early model in rare size with original body.