$26,000
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Description
26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full
cheeks,almond-shaped blue glass paperweight inset
eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,widely
brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented eye
corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined
shaded lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over
Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed
body,wearing appealing antique homespun plaid
costume and cape,bonnet,purse,gloves,signed
leather shoes. Condition: generally
excellent,original body finish,finish on hands
worn. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Fre E 18 (head)
Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (torso). Comments:
Jules Steiner,circa 1888. Value Points: very rare
model by this firm has exceptional character-like
expression enhanced by larger size,beautiful
bisque with lustrous patina,original body,superb
costume.