$12,500
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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head,brilliant blue
glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark
eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,rose-blushed
eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered
brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed
mouth with shaded and outlined lips,pierced
ears,blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate,French
composition fully-jointed body. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG J.
Bourguoin St (red script) Sie C 5 (incised).
Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1884. Value Points:
rare-to-find model has outstanding painting with
subtle blushing,dramatically accented
eyes,splendid paperweight eyes,impressed lip
dimples,original wig,pate,body and body finish,and
very beautiful original lace and silk
costume,ruffled bonnet,knit stockings and leather
shoes.