#50

Petite French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Series C 3/0 with Signed Steiner Eyes
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$3,750
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape,blue glass sleep eyes that operate from wire lever at the back of head,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,rose- blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig in elaborate style,Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent,torso finish worn,hands not original. Marks: Sie C 3/0 (and Steiner tiny red lettering at crown rim of head) Steiner 3/0 Bte SGDG (back of eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1880. Value Points: most endearing beautiful early model with fine antique costume,bonnet,undergarments,original signed eyes.