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Description
16" (41 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with suggestion of smile on the prim lips with upturned corners, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body, antique maroon dress, undergarments, wool and silk bonnet, stockings, leather boots. Condition: professional restoration on forehead and onto the back right side of head including right ear. Marks: Sie E 1. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: very rare Steiner model with endearing and most unusual expression, fine original painting of facial features, original body and body finish.