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Description
29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full
cheeks,large blue glass paperweight inset
eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted curly
lashes,mauve blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and
multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded
nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between
the shaded and accented lips,well-sculpted pierced
ears,antique brunette mohair extended-length wig
over Steiner pate,another antique hand-knotted
human hair wig included,Steiner composition
fully-jointed body with straight wrists,wearing
antique Steiner cotton dress,undergarments,leather
high ankle laced boots,bonnet. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: Sie G 6 (incised) J.
Steiner Bte SGDG J. Bourgoin (red script on head).
Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1885. Value Points:
very rare Steiner bebe in wonderful larger size
that allows full expression of the distinctive
features with special attention to the charming
"pointy-tip" nose,so unusual on a Steiner bebe,and
exquisitely detailed lips,original body and body
finish,finest quality bisque and painting,dramatic
eyes.