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Early Model French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Series A,with Rare Original body
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$14,000
sold
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Pale bisque socket head with very plump face,pale blue glass inset eyes,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde lambswool wig over Steiner pate,early composition body with muslin midriff and upper legs,non-working bellows in torso,jointing at shoulders and elbows. Condition; generally excellent. Marks: Sie A 3/0. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1877,early model with rare markings. Value Points: wonderful petite bebe with wide-eyed expression,rare original body,wearing original early blue cotton suit,woven hat with gold labeled brim L'Eclipse",undergarments,socks,and silver-buckled shoes.