#281

"Mariage" Box with Petite Bebe Steiner, Costumes and Accessories
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$3,500
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Description

9" (23 cm.) doll. 11" x 11" box. A wooden box with decorative paper and gilt metallic covers encloses the word "Mariage" on the lid, and hinges open to well-fitted interior, featuring a petite bisque-head doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, pierced ears, five piece Steiner body, wearing ivory satin wedding gown, veil, shoes, with bouquet of flowers, along with nine-piece costume trousseau, porcelain wash set, jewelry, hat pins, soap, brushes, combs, fan, opera glasses, and more ,all presented in a lavish box tied with silk ribbons. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 2 Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1900. Value Points: wonderful presentation box with bountiful costumes and accessories, with original rare petite Steiner bebe with original body, closed mouth.