#124

Very Pretty French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Series C,with Lever Sleep Eyes
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$4,500
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head,dark blue glass sleep eyes that operate from wire lever at the back of head,painted lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,fringed brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate,French composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2 Bourgouin Steiner Bte SGDG (head) (Steiner cadeceus stamp on body) Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful child with finest quality of bisque and painting,original body and body finish,lovely antique costume.