#52

Pretty French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Figure A,with Wire-Lever Sleep Eyes
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$3,800
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Description
18"(46 cm.) Bisque socket head,dark blue glass sleep eyes that operate from Steiner deposed system with wire lever at the back of head,dark painted eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,rose blushed eye shadow,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,open mouth,two rows of tiny porcelain teeth,pierced ears,brunette hand-tied human hair wig over Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed body,wearing antique dress,undergarments,silk knit sweater with tiny pearl buttons,stockings,leather boots impressed with figure of doll,and original Steiner bracelet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 11. Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1886. Value Points: rarer open mouth variation of Figure A model with signed Steiner eyes,superb original finish on original body,working pull-string "mama"crier,fine original costume.