#151

Beautiful French BisqueBebeby Jules Steiner,RareSeries A Model in Superb Costume
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$9,250
sold
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Description
22" (56 cm.) Bisquesocket head with plump rounded face,largeblueglass enamel eyes with spiral threading,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes with "dot" highlights,brush-stroked multi-feathered brows,rose-blushed eyeshadow,accented eyecorners,accented nostrils,closed mouth with glazed highlight on theaccented lips,dimpled chin,pierced ears,original blondelambswool wig over Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner BteSGDG SieA 4 Bourgouin (head) (Steiner cadeceus stamp on body). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1882. ValuePoints: very beautiful bebewith captivating largeeyes,wonderfully-painted blush on cheeks,tip of chin and eyelids,finest qualtiy of bisque,original wig,pate,body,body finish,and superb antiquerosesilk dress with Alencon lacecollar,sleevelets,and at thehem,ivory silk bonnet with embroidered back and silk fringe,undergarments,leather shoes,socks.