#149

Another Model of the French Bisque Waltzing Lady by Jules Steiner
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$3,000
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Of similar construction and style to #148,except having variations of facial painting,wig,and costume. In this example,the Steiner mechanism is not marked Steiner,and the poupee is not marked with the name of the boutique. Condition: generally excellent,functions well. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1870. Value Points: an especially beautiful face on the rare early doll,whose maker sought to combine the virtues of classic fashionable dolls with mechanical movements.