#173

French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Series C,with Deposed Sleeping Eyes
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes that operate from wire-lever mechanism at the back of her head,painted lashes,brush-stroked fringed brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate,French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Sie C 2 Bourgoin (back of head) J. Steiner (eyes) 2 (pate). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1884. Value Points: rare early model with original deposed Steiner eye mechanism,original body and body finish,beautiful multi-layered antique costume.