#19

18" Bebe Steiner, Series C, in Size 2 with Wire Lever Eyes and Original Dress
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$4,750
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Description

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, blue glass sleep eyes that operate from a wire lever at the back of the head, painted lashes and feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, original lambswool wig over Steiner pate (and with antique mohair wig stamped "7"), French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2 (impressed) (red lettered Bourqoin and Steiner stamps).Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points: very endearing expression on the little bebe with original eyes, original body and body finish, lovely antique woolen dress that appears original, straw bonnet, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes.